A Sustrans report, Cycling Revolution, published claims that about 40 million more cycling trips were made last year than 2010 – an 18 per cent … Economy boosted by biggest ever increase in UK cyclingRead more
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Ex-Hedge Funder Says He Will Drop Price of Drug After Outcry
The former hedge fund manager who increased the cost of a life-saving medication by more than 5,000 percent has backed down on the price hike … Ex-Hedge Funder Says He Will Drop Price of Drug After OutcryRead more
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Ahead of Modi’s U.S. visit, $3 bn defence deals cleared
A few hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the United States on Tuesday, the Union government approved two major defence deals between the … Ahead of Modi’s U.S. visit, $3 bn defence deals clearedRead more
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A Third American City Is Now Running Entirely On Renewable Energy
The number of American cities that run entirely on renewable energy is growing. Last week, the city of Aspen, Colorado declared it had become the … A Third American City Is Now Running Entirely On Renewable EnergyRead more
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Seattle calls on Bill Gates to divest from fossil fuels
The Bill and Melinda Gates’ Foundation is the world’s largest charitable foundation and funder of medical research. It had $1.4bn (£1bn) invested in fossil fuel … Seattle calls on Bill Gates to divest from fossil fuelsRead more
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France decrees new rooftops must be covered in plants or solar panels
Rooftops on new buildings built in commercial zones in France must either be partially covered in plants or solar panels, under a law approved on … France decrees new rooftops must be covered in plants or solar panelsRead more
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Ben And Jerry’s Wants To Fight Climate Change With A New Flavor
With its new flavor, Save Our Swirled, Ben & Jerry’s is urging fans to dig their spoons into climate change activism. The flavor is a … Ben And Jerry’s Wants To Fight Climate Change With A New FlavorRead more
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Oregon Activist Jailed for Refusing to Testify Before Grand Jury
A Portland, Oregon, activist has been remanded into federal custody for refusing to testify before a grand jury about fellow activists in the Pacific Northwest. … Oregon Activist Jailed for Refusing to Testify Before Grand JuryRead more
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TEPCO Dumps Fukushima Groundwater Into Pacific Ocean
Despite the objections of environmentalists and after overcoming local opposition from fishermen, the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) pumped more than 850 tons of groundwater … TEPCO Dumps Fukushima Groundwater Into Pacific OceanRead more
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Murdoch’s Fox Buys National Geographic Magazine
The nonprofit National Geographic Society has sold its flagship magazine and other media assets to Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox for $725 million. The deal … Murdoch’s Fox Buys National Geographic MagazineRead more