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EU goes against grain on crop treatments
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Some supporters of the ban have indicated that the removal of a wide range of products from the market would do much to boost the fortunes of the organic … |
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Brakes put on biofuels race after warning over soaring food prices
Scotsman, United Kingdom - It said rising agricultural prices and higher energy costs have "put a brake on the long-term trend of food becoming ever more affordable". … Britain to slow adoption of biofuels What are biofuels? Government caution over biofuels |
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Glastonbury 2008: climate change, crowds and craziness
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - His pleas at the end of the set that we take the threat of climate change seemed superfluous - this is Glastonbury, after all; it's rather like the Catholic … |
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Eco-towns do not offer 'sustainable living'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - There was also a worrying lack of evidence to demonstrate that schemes will offer truly sustainable models of living and working; Three bids were also in … |
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Report blows hole in wind power plan
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Critics say the Government should use other forms of renewable energy, such as tidal power, to meet targets. Wildlife groups also oppose wind turbines … Could wind power work in Florida? Wind puts sun in the shade for investors Wind power key to UK's desperate renewable energy bid |
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Soaring oil prices will clip the aviation industry's wings
Scotsman, United Kingdom - This commitment ignores both the overwhelming imperative to tackle climate change, and recent realistic projections of future passenger numbers. … Emissions reporting framework causes angst Emissions plan may add 10c to petrol, say oil companies Bracing for the new, low-carb economy |
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Between the lines: Green light for businesses to tackle climate change
Scotsman, United Kingdom - By Mike Groves CAN you imagine broaching the subject of climate change, carbon footprints and energy efficiency with hard-nosed commercial property and oil … |
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Environmentalists stage climate change protest in Dublin
Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - Environmentalists are to stage a protest in Dublin today against what they say is the Government's inaction on climate change. Stop Climate Chaos, which is … |
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World can reach climate change agreement, says EU Environment …
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - By Paul Eccleston A global agreement on fighting climate change can be reached next year, the EU's Environment Commissioner has claimed. … Energy Agency Issues Global Warning Cutting carbon emissions is cutting costs |
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AEA Technology pays $65M for Project Performance
Bizjournals.com, NC - The United Kingdom-based climate change and energy consulting firm nabbed McLean-based Project Performance Corp. (PPC) to create a 1000-person international … Project Performance Corporation to join forces with AEA Technology plc UPDATE 1-AEA shares slump on rights issue to fund US buy TechMARK movers: ClinPhone jumps on bid |
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People living in green areas 'exercise less'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Jolanda Mass, who led the research, published in the journal BioMed Central Public Health, said: "In this study we investigate whether a green living … |
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House band is feeling heat of climate change
ic Wales, United Kingdom - The band played a Friends of the Earth gig in support of strengthening the Climate Change Bill going through Parliament, but guitarist, gadabout Cardiff … |
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Nasa 'played down' global warming to protect Bush
Scotsman, United Kingdom - "Climate change scientists and the majority of career Public Affairs Officers strongly believe that the alleged actions taken by senior Nasa headquarters … NASA PR ‘mischaracterized climate change science Climate-Change News Downplayed: IG Nasa climate reports 'swayed by politics' |
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Climate change work 'held up'
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 25 minutes ago … has warned that the Government is "dithering" and lacks leadership over the implementation of a key weapon in the flight against climate change. … |
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Power struggle: demand for oil is rising far quicker than production
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 13 minutes ago Attention is moving away from wind turbines and towards tidal power, with a number of Scottish firms making the running. OpenHydro's pioneering tidal device … |
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'Scrubber' may clean air of CO2 emissions
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago By Miles Johnson FOR those fearing the destruction of the earth through climate change, there is for once some good news: scientists claim to have made a … Could US scientist's 'CO2 catcher' help to slow warming? guardian.co.uk Machine to clean up greenhouse gas is breakthrough in war on … Daily Mail all 11 news articles |
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The Government still needs to persuade the public over eco-towns
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 23 minutes ago … requests for comments on concepts rather than on specific options for energy production or transport, for example – more green shades than green living. … |
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Brecon Beacons could be green powered within 30 years
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 33 minutes ago … and do – but let’s not forget there are people living here and working here protecting them,” he said. “People just think they are nice, green places. … |
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Row over Everest pub's solar-panel makeover
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 58 minutes ago Now a new marketing drive has been launched with a modern makeover of the stone-built premises involving energy efficient windows and solar panels. … Everest-ad pub panels may have to be removed Northern Echo all 4 news articles |
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Britain's ageing population 'as big a threat as climate change'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 53 minutes ago By Martin Beckford, Social Affairs Correspondent Britain's ageing population poses as big a threat to the country as climate change, a Government minister … |
