Wind turbines and birdsSun, 05 Oct 2008
It seems that birds are not too worried about wind turbines, according to the Journal of Applied Ecology. Various conservation groups have feared that birds, especially large birds might get be affect
[...]How carbon offsets are making us take our eye off the ballSat, 04 Oct 2008
Carbon offsets, like emission trading schemes, are sold as a way of reducing emissions. Small offsets can be purchased from commercial organisations (like banks and airlines) not known for their embra
[...]Eco towns - when where and why?Fri, 03 Oct 2008
When and where will the new eco-towns be built? So far there are thirteen sites that are likely to see large scale development as new towns, so called “eco-towns” in England. These developments are su
[...]Fighting nature- what will happen when the fossil fuel and uranium runs out?Thu, 02 Oct 2008
What will we do when the fossil fuel runs out? We seem to have no strategy for this. Obviously energy is the essential enabler for the way we now live. It provides heat and power for ourselves and our
[...]Nuclear waste - what will happen to it?Wed, 01 Oct 2008
The United Kingdom, through Business Secretary John Hutton, has announced a program of updating and building nuclear powered electricity generators. EDF have agreed a price to buy the existing nuclear
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