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2012 – Record US Drought, Record British Precipitation
While the US media covered the record-breaking 2012 US summer drought that continues into winter, Britain experienced record-breaking deluges that created flooding nationwide, spreading death and destruction, reports Damian Carrington at the UK Guardian. Widespread flooding killed 9 people, ruined … Continue reading
Going Green Gains UK $31 Billion by 2015
The low-carbon products and services sector, often referred to as green business, could contribute over $30 billion to Britain’s economy by 2015, the country’s leading business lobby said recently, reports Karolin Schaps at Reuters News. John Cridland, director general of … Continue reading
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Representatives Urge UK Become Lead Exporter of Wave, Tidal Power
A recent report from Britain’s Parliamentary Energy and Climate Change Committee calls on government to increase its support for wave and tidal power, and establish long term goals for marine energy, reports the Guardian. Not to do so risks repeating … Continue reading
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Promote Local Clean Energy Projects To Counter Monopolies – Scotland
Community-run renewable energy projects should be promoted by national government ministers to break the grip that the six big power firms have over consumers, said Philip Blond, director of Respublica, a leading think-tank, reports The Edinburgh Scotsman. Blond, has cited … Continue reading
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Bigger British Carbon Cuts Easier Than Smaller Ones – Report
A new analysis concludes that if the EU were to set higher emissions-cutting goals now, by increasing its current target of a 20% cut to a 25 or 30% by 2020, it would save money in the medium and long … Continue reading
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