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Is Qatar planning World Cup clouds?
- 31st March 2011
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Much has been made of the decision to award the next two FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2018 and 2022 to Russia and Qatar respectively. While the successful Russian bid has attracted concerns over security corruption and freedom of speech, it is the surprising selection of Qatar that caused most controversy. For one, the country …
Earthquake damages glacier
- 28th February 2011
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The recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake which devastated New Zealand’s South Island in and around Christchurch has caused huge human and material damage. While rescuers and salvage teams from across the world continue efforts to find survivors, there has also been a negative impact on the natural environment in New Zealand. The country’s longest glacier, the …
How many bins do you need?
- 28th February 2011
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It is pretty much universally accepted that recycling is a good thing – not only does it prevent even more rubbish going into landfill sites, it hopefully allows local authorities to generate a little revenue (subject to market forces) and also keeps green issues in the everyday thoughts of the public at large. However, there …
How green is your bacon?
- 27th January 2011
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The world of scientific discovery and innovation is one which never ceases to amaze… While many projects in the environmental sphere are concerned with increasing yields, crop resistance and improving water availability for those who are in need, other projects seem on the face of things to be of only passing interest. However, when you …
What is the carbon footprint of war?
- 27th January 2011
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A somewhat academic question, one might suggest. After all, it is doubtful the protagonists are overly concerned with the impact they are having on the natural world around them. However, there is a large amount of academic interest in the results of a study conducted recently. A new study in The Holocene by Julia Pongratz of the …
Will food tubes change road freight?
- 17th December 2010
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Imagine the difference that could be made to the UK’s roads if the transportation of food between major points in the country were moved to another mode of transport. And imagine if that mode of transport was buried underground in a sealed network that allowed it to move around without interference from any other part …
