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Sceptic converts

Professor Richard Muller, a climate scientist who was previously sceptical about the concept of climate change, has apparently changed his mind, calling himself a "converted sceptic".

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National eco-town scheme approved

The first phase of the North West Bicester housing development has become the very first eco-town scheme in the country to be given approval.

These homes will have a high thermal performanc...

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Loughborough Uni are number 2 at toilet fair!

The World's richest man, Bill Gates, is turning his attention momentarily away from computer software to concentrate on toilets. In a blog, Mr Gates said that flushing toilets "are irrelevant, imp...

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Wet weather means a breath of fresh air for Olympic athletes

It is believed that the dreadful summer of weather experienced in the UK could actually benefit Olympic athletes and spectators. Scientists monitoring pollution levels around London reckon that the...

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Bolt slowed down by health and safety?

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, had to smuggle the skipping rope he uses to train into the Olympic Stadium after an official took it off him on his way to the 100 metres final.

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CDM regulations implemented successfully

With the Olympic Games in full swing, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reflecting on the construction safety of the Olympic Park by releasing a report on the extent...

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Olympic safety is not plain sailing

The London Olympic Games has excelled in safety, with no fatalities during the construction of the Olympic Park. A workforce of 46,000 spent over 80 million man-hours constructing the park and ther...

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Going for gold in green games

As millions of spectators land in the UK over the next two weeks for the Olympics, the Olympic organisers, Locog, face a constant battle to keep the games sustainable, environmentally friendly and...

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Two new marine protection areas announced

Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced the designation of two new marine areas as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC).

The SACs include the sea and seabed surrou...

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Northern Ireland firefighters tackle biggest blaze in years

A fire at a clothes recycling plant in Newry, County Armagh has been described by the chief fire officer in Northern Ireland as "one of the biggest incidents for years."

At the height of th...

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Fly tipping!

The Environment Agency is trying to tackle a fly infestation in the Lancashire town of Oswaldtwistle. Residents and businesses in the town have recently been complaining of...

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Habitats and Wild Birds Directives review published

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published the findings of its implementation review of Directive 1992/43/EEC, on t...

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We're Eco-friendly at Cedrec!

Cedrec have developed many professional relationships since it first began in 1994. However, their latest association with Eco Campus is definitely one to shout about!

Eco Campus is th...

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Lion Steel fined £480,000 for Corporate Manslaughter offence

Lion Steel Equipment Ltd, which is only the third company in the UK to be convicted under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 since it's entry into fo...

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We're celebrating at Cedrec!

We're feeling our age a bit at Cedrec Towers, but celebrating the fact that 2012 will mark our 18th anniversary of legislation made simple!

Back on 24 May 1994, Cedrec Environmental was bor...

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