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21 November
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Europe joins international contest for Arctic's resources
Europe took a step yesterday towards joining the scramble for the Arctic's vast mineral riches that are being opened up by global warming, declaring for the first time that the resources could help stem anxiety about Europe's energy security.
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Guardian Unlimited |
From the Kremlin to Caracas, how oil collapse changes everything
RussiaRussia is lurching towards a major economic crisis, experts predicted yesterday, following news that the price of oil had slumped to under $50 (£33.
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Guardian Unlimited |
Expert view: An ill wind for renewables?
The falling gas price could hit investment in expensive renewable energy projects, said Cameron Hepburn, an environmental economist at Oxford University - but that outcome is not certain.
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Guardian Unlimited |
Obituary: Sir Bernard Feilden
Obituary: Distinguished and prolific conservation architect whose work had global significance
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Guardian Unlimited |
Country diary: Tetbury
I little anticipated the memories that would be stirred by my recent reference to the economic migrants who came annually from the outer isles of Scotland to replenish the thin budgets which crofting provided, even when it was supported by the tweed looms of the Hebrides or the Fair Isle knitting of Shetland.
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Guardian Unlimited |
Finding a solution to soil's carbon problem
If you'd told me a week ago that I would spend two days listening to people talk about soil carbon sequestration (and be gripped by it!) I would have laughed in your face.
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Guardian Unlimited |
The incredible journey of an intrepid otter
It's not quite swimming the Channel. But it's still quite a feat. An otter has risked facing storm-force gales and the strong currents of the North Sea to make the three-mile journey to reach Brownsman, one of the Farne Islands, off Northumberland.
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The Independent |
Slow progress on ocean protection
Two year after pledging to protect 10% of the oceans, governments have protected less than 1%, a survey finds.
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BBC |
Coal power plan for nuclear site
A new coal-burning power plant is being planned for the site of Hunterston nuclear power station.
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BBC |
Slow progress on ocean protection
Two year after pledging to protect 10% of the oceans, governments have protected less than 1%, a survey finds.
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BBC |
EU reaches deal on farm reforms
EU ministers agree to reform farm policy by moving more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.
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BBC |
Green ally to head US energy panel
US Congressman Henry Waxman, seen as a keen backer of measures to tackle global warming, is to chair the House of Representatives energy committee.
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BBC |
Coal power plan for nuclear site
A new coal-burning power plant is being planned for the site of Hunterston nuclear power station.
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BBC |
Obama brings US in from the cold
Prospects for success in the world's struggle to combat global warming have been transformed at a stroke after US President-elect Barack Obama made it clear that America would play its full part in renewing the Kyoto Protocol climate-change treaty.
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The Independent |
Green use urged for carbon funds
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, is being urged to put £54m raised from auctioning carbon credits into a dedicated fund to promote green measures in Britain.
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The Independent |
Mystery of the vanishing sparrow
It's taken eight-and-a-half years – but The Independent's £5,000 prize for explaining the disappearance of the house sparrow from our towns and cities finally has a serious entry, with a serious theory.
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The Independent |
Modern 'Canute' fights the sea – and the law – to save home
You could call him a latter-day Canute: like the legendary Danish king of England, Peter Boggis is bidding the North Sea to retreat.
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The Independent |
China may use existing tax, not new fuel tax: source
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese policy makers may decide to increase a refined oil consumption tax rather than impose a new fuel tax, as some market participants are expecting, a source familiar with the issue told Reuters.
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Reuters |
Sea Level Rise Alters Chesapeake Bay's Salinity
While global-warming-induced coastal flooding moves populations inland, the changes in sea level will affect the salinity of estuaries, which influences aquatic life, fishing and recreation.
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ScienceDaily.com |
Otter stuns conservationists with hazardous sea swim to islands
An otter has astonished conservationists after completing a hazardous journey to reach a small island three miles out to sea.
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The Times |
Press Centre
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Local carbon lead rejected
The government has rejected recommendations from MPs for councils to lead the way in cutting carbon emissions.
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PlanningResource |
Market slowdown delays start of construction at Northstowe
The start date for building eco-town exemplar Northstowe has been delayed by a year to the end of 2010.
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PlanningResource |
An all-party parliamentary group launched
An all-party parliamentary group has been launched to tackle key infrastructure issues such as energy security, flood prevention and transport development.
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PlanningResource |
Green energy export potential flagged for offshore supergrid
A North Sea supergrid to export surplus renewable electricity from Scotland would benefit all Europe, the first minister has claimed.
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PlanningResource |
Climate chief takes firm line on carbon
The chairman of the government's climate change committee has warned ministers that they will face an uphill struggle to change recommended carbon targets.
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PlanningResource |
Wind link bid wins backing
EDF Energy Renewables has moved a step closer to building a 30-turbine wind farm in the North East.
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PlanningResource |
Biodiversity work funded
DEFRA has announced a £1 million cash injection for the local recording of wildlife across England.
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PlanningResource |
Stansted flight rise heads to High Court
Campaigners have lodged an appeal with the High Court challenging the government's approval of an extra ten million passengers a year at Stansted Airport.
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PlanningResource |
Walkway win angers group
Campaigners have condemned North Somerset Council's decision to allow Bristol Airport's plans for a walkway to proceed without a full planning application.
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PlanningResource |
Runway fight cash pledged
London mayor Boris Johnson has pledged an initial £15,000 towards legal action against the government if it approves a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
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PlanningResource |
Balfour Beatty wins wind farm contract
Balfour Beatty will help to connect two wind farms with substations in a £20 million deal with Scottish Power.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Start building new atomic stations, says British Energy
New atomic stations need to be built immediately, the chief of British Gas has said.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Companies urged to seize low-carbon energy opportunities
Businesses in the UK energy sector have been urged to make the most of opportunities in the low-carbon industry which could be worth $3 trillion (£1.97 trillion) in 2050, according to UK Energy Excellence.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Water mills could be revived for green energy
Water mills are being converted and used to produce renewable energy, according to a newspaper.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Wind mast plans get go-ahead
A huge weather mast is to be erected in Suffolk to monitor whether the area is suitable for a wind farm.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Eneco Wind UK buys Tullo wind farm
Eneco Wind UK has acquired a wind farm in Aberdeenshire.
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Energy Saving Trust |
Green energy 'roadmap' unveiled
The European Union has been provided with a 'map' which will help it to achieve its green energy goals.
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Energy Saving Trust |
