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Mexico welcomes ground-breaking ‘Earthscraper’
- 31st August 2011
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An “Earthscraper” in Mexico is breaking new ground in the property market. The building is an inverted skyscraper, which extends into the ground to offer a large amount of accommodation within a very small space. The design, by BNKR Aquitectura, is being heralded as a natural solution for the city’s lack of housing space and ...
UK’s ten ‘most improved’ rivers revealed
- 30th August 2011
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The Environment Agency has released a list of the ten ‘most improved’ rivers in England and Wales, demonstrating the success of efforts to clean up the country’s waterways. The list reflects the work the Agency has done in tandem with farmers, businesses and water companies to improve water quality and the river habitat for wildlife, ...
Campaigners force councils to back down
- 26th July 2011
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Renewable energy campaigners today claimed victory in their fight to end the chaos surrounding the installation of solar panels on homes and businesses. Following a three month campaign, leading renewable energy company Eco Environments has received confirmation from Eden District Council that it will no longer require people to apply for building regulations as long ...
Exhibitions planned for wind turbine scheme
- 12th July 2011
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A non-profit body wishing to set up two wind turbines on a site near Torquay is staging a series of public exhibitions over the plans. Energy4All plans to site two 77-metre high turbines near Kingsbridge and has already applied for planning permission for the first stage of the project. The group supports community-owned energy projects, ...
Hopes rise for US vehicle emission cuts
- 22nd June 2011
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It has often been said that the key to making sure that future targets for reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere is to clean up vehicle emissions in the US. Few, if any, other countries in the world have such a love affair with, and reliance on, the motor vehicle. Much of the heavy industry ...
Global carbon emissions reach record
- 7th June 2011
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Energy-related carbon emissions reached a record level last year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The watchdog says emissions rose again after a dip caused by the financial crisis in 2009, and ended 5% up from the previous record in 2008. China and India account for most of the rise, though emissions have also ...
