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Energy efficient concrete could ease road closures
- 20th October 2010
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A new development in the production of concrete for paving new roads could cut building costs and reduce the amount of time routes need to be closed. Researchers on a project led by The University of Sheffield experts have developed a new type of dry mix concrete which uses recycled steel fibres from old tyres ...
Emerald Knight investors make profit early on 1st October
- 29th September 2010
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For those people thinking of investing in alternative investment projects, the ability to see the process of investment and return in action is invaluable. As the first tranche of Emerald Knight carbon offset investments came to maturity on 1st October, future investors are able to see that process in action. Confirmation has been received in ...
World’s largest windfarm opens off Kentish coast
- 24th September 2010
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Yesterday saw the official opening of the world’s largest offshore windfarm off the coast of Kent in a project that will supply renewable power to 200,000 homes and which represents a considerable step forward for the UK in its production of renewable energy. However, there have also been concerns over the UK’s current lowly rank in ...
UK businesses face fines over emissions tracking
- 23rd September 2010
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Thousands of UK businesses could be liable for fines and charges under a new government ‘green tax’, and many of them are not even aware they are supposed to be taking part in the scheme. The Carbon Reduction Commitment means that firms must declare their energy consumption or risk fines which could reach £45,000. Even ...
Wheat prices surge
- 17th August 2010
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The recent wildfires which have devastated parts of the areas around Moscow bring the global shortage in wheat supply into sharp focus. A result of the fires, and the drought which preceded them, is that wheat prices have hit a 22-month high. In fact, such is the shortage of wheat-producing land and the increase in ...
Solar powered flights take to the skies
- 20th July 2010
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Recent weeks have seen the possibility of emission-free flight taking significant strides to becoming reality, with the successful completion of a series of tests by two separate projects. However, scientists warn that commercial flights powered only by solar energy are still only a distant dream. In a test which received worldwide coverage, the Solar Impulse ...
