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Are car flags driving up your emissions?

With a summer of sport now underway, cars sporting national flags has become a common sight.

It will be no surprise that the addition of a flag hanging off your car will cause a small amoun...

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Further delays for ISO 45001 publication

Due to the sheer volume of comments that need to be consulted on, the publication of the proposed new international standard for occupational safety and health, ISO 45001, has been delayed until Ju...

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Scotland exceeds emission reductions target early

New government statistics have revealed that Scotland has exceeded a target to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2020.

The figures show that between 1990 and 2014 Scotland...

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A CarbFix for climate change?

A radical breakthrough has occurred in project CarbFix in Iceland after scientists have discovered a way to turn carbon dioxide gas into stone.

At the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in...

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Increasing likelihood renewable energy targets will not be achieved

According to a report by the Renewable Energy Association (REA), there are growing concerns that government policies may slow growth in the renewable energy sector.

In 2015 the industry emp...

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Zoo admits health and safety breaches

South Lakes Safari Zoo where keeper Sarah McClay was killed by a tiger has admitted to health and safety breaches.

An inquest jury in September 2014 ruled the Sumatran tiger passed through...

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Green Belt Boundary Concerns 'Pauses' Birmingham Plan

The Birmingham Development Plan has been put on hold by the Government under powers granted to them by the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

MP Andrew Mitchell asked Co...

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Stratford-upon-Avon Granted Outline Planning Permission

A 140-hectare development in Warwickshire has been granted outline planning permission.

The plan, submitted by Nexus Planning, secured outline planning permission in the largest scheme ever...

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Stockton Housing Scheme U-Turn

Outline proposals for a 550 home development at Ingleby Barwick has been approved after an appeal.

The scheme was initially refused permission on appeal by Sir Eric Pickles, the predecessor...

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2015 set new global record for renewable energy

A renewables global status report has reported that last year saw record investment and implementation of clean energy. Solar, wind and hydropower sources were added at the fastest rate the world h...

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ScottishPower fined after worker badly scalded

ScottishPower have received a £1.75 million fine following an incident which left a worker with serious burns.

The incident happened on 12 October 2013 at Longannet Power Station in Alloa,...

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Two BT employees seriously injured following electric shock

British Telecommunications have been fined £600,000 after two employees suffered serious injuries.

On 1 April 2010 both employees were injured in separate falls from ladders. It is believed...

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Germany producing "too much" renewable energy!

In early May, Germany generated so much renewable energy, costs dropped to -€130 per MWh.

The soar in renewable energy came after a period of sunny weather and high winds. On 8 May 2016, 80...

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Wind Farm Granted Permission in Moray Firth

Energy firms, SSE, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and SDIC Power have been given licence to begin manufacturing and constructing a £2.6 billion, 588-megawatt wind farm in Outer Moray Firt...

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Lichfield Town Centre Regeneration Granted Planning Permission

The Friarsgate development aims to create a new focal point at the heart of Lichfield town centre with new retail, residential and leisure space.

With plans for a new multi-screen cinema an...

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