The rising numbers of people who are overweight and obese in the UK means the nation uses 19% more food than 40 years ago, a … 1970s lifestyle is saferRead more
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A £1bn nuclear white elephant
A controversial nuclear recycling plant, approved by the Government despite warnings over its economic viability and reliance on unproven technology, has racked up costs of … A £1bn nuclear white elephantRead more
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See how nuclear waste is dumped
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49_IU4wzVG8] An anti-nuclear group has warned west Cumbrians: “Be afraid, very afraid” after bosses at the Drigg waste dump admitted they don’t know what’s buried … See how nuclear waste is dumpedRead more
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Joke about a reprocessing
One of the great white elephants of Britain’s atomic industry looks set for closure, according to documents published by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). The … Joke about a reprocessingRead more
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Five Tidal Power Projects
A shortlist of proposed plans to generate electricity from the power of the tides in the Severn estuary has been unveiled by the UK Department … Five Tidal Power ProjectsRead more
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Rebirth of 99-year-old hydroelectric plant
A device invented more than 2,000 years ago by Archimedes has found a 21st century use – generating ‘green’ electricity. A crumbling 99-year-old hydroelectric plant … Rebirth of 99-year-old hydroelectric plantRead more
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UK’s real greenhouse emissions
UK greenhouse emissions have been growing in line with the economy. This is dependent on emissions from aviation, shipping and imported goods being counted. At … UK’s real greenhouse emissionsRead more
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European utilities acquire Shell’s stake in world’s largest offshore wind farm
The world’s biggest offshore wind farm was put back on track yesterday as the UK energy minister boasted that the technology could attract £3bn investment … European utilities acquire Shell’s stake in world’s largest offshore wind farmRead more
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Mayor launches London’s ‘Summer of Cycling’
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, joined Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson and cyclists from across London to launch the capital’s Summer of Cycling, … Mayor launches London’s ‘Summer of Cycling’Read more
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world’s biggest 7.5MW wind turbine for UK
world’s biggest wind turbine, Clipper’s 7.5 megawatt MBE turbine prototype, also known as the Britannia at Crown Estate of England. The previous record was held … world’s biggest 7.5MW wind turbine for UKRead more