Green News Archive

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Minister calls for clearer peat labels
(Mon 18 May 2009 21:54)
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn calls for greater scrutiny on peat labelling

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London Eye to get £12.5million eco-upgrade
(Mon 18 May 2009 21:41)
London Eye to get £12.5million eco-upgrade

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Concerns raised with new car scrappage scheme
(Mon 18 May 2009 16:40)
The car scrappage scheme launched today by the Government has been accused of hindering plans to increase the number of environmentally friendly electric vehicles on the road.

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Dubai plans eco-friendly metropolis
(Mon 18 May 2009 15:48)
Dubai’s latest architectural ambitions will place a fully self-sufficient ‘city’ on the edge of the desert.

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Scrappage scheme launched today to benefit poorer drivers, says AA
(Mon 18 May 2009 00:22)
Scrappage scheme launched today to benefit poorer drivers, says AA

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ENER-G expands to match global demand
(Sun 17 May 2009 19:46)
ENER-G expands to match global demand

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Vince Cable supports action to save the honey bee
(Fri 15 May 2009 23:30)
Vince Cable supports action to save the honey bee

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Solar-powered stadium is world first
(Fri 15 May 2009 21:46)
Futuristic Taiwan sports venue will generate enough energy to power the neighbourhood

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“We face a crisis of sustainability”, says Hilary Benn
(Thu 14 May 2009 20:12)
“We face a crisis of sustainability”, says Hilary Benn as fellow MP and former green minister is suspended in expenses' row

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Women's Institute rallies to tackle climate change pickle
(Thu 14 May 2009 13:45)
They have taken on the stereotypes without sacrificing their jam recipes, but now the indomitable members of the Women's Institute have a new adversary – climate change

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Charcoal BBQs more damaging to environment than LPG grills
(Thu 14 May 2009 00:33)
Charcoal BBQs more damaging to environment than LPG grills

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UK consumers save a million tonnes of CO2 – and £200 million
(Thu 14 May 2009 00:12)
The Together campaign unites businesses and customers to achieve major green milestone

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National Trust launches great seed giveaway
(Thu 14 May 2009 00:07)
A new National Trust scheme aims to create a grow-your-own generation

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Energy guzzling gadgets to triple resource demand by 2030
(Wed 13 May 2009 21:48)
Demand for energy-thirsty gadgets such as mobile phones, MP3 players, PCs and flat-screen TVs is undoing efficiency gains elsewhere, the International Energy Agency(IEA) warned today.

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Exclusive: Polar survey triggers alarming ice warning
(Wed 13 May 2009 16:16)
Polar explorer Pen Hadow has described his latest expedition as the most important of his career as the two-month survey mission revealed startling new evidence of the effects of global warming.

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City planners to benefit from £1million sustainability project
(Wed 13 May 2009 14:15)
City planners to benefit from £1million sustainability project

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Scottish environment agency takes £1.5m hit to help economy
(Tue 12 May 2009 17:35)
Scotland’s environmental body says short-term loss will bring future gain

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Drax to seek government OK for £2bn biomass plant
(Tue 12 May 2009 16:17)
Drax, the UK's biggest coal fired power station, is to seek the government go-ahead to build a £2billion biomass power plant

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World's largest wind farm gets the final green light
(Tue 12 May 2009 15:14)
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has welcomed the go ahead today by E.ON, Dong and Masdar of the first phase of the £2.2 billion London Array offshore windfarm.

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Large construction firms say ‘go green’ to win business
(Tue 12 May 2009 13:29)
The UK’s largest construction firms are selecting subcontractors on the basis of their green credentials, an industry research report has revealed.