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Living on Earth: Harnessing the SevernA tidal project that would put a 10-mile concrete barrier across the United Kingdom’s longest river is generating controversy. The proposed Severn barrage would help the UK produce reliable, renewable energy in its efforts to combat climate change. But critics say the huge tidal wall will harm ...
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4-degrees-large-map-finalData map of issues raised by a 4°C increase of global temperature, by the UK government.
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INO.com News - Eni, UBS Win Top Slots In Global Survey Of CSR Strategy (djn)MILAN (Dow Jones)--Italian oil giant Eni SpA (E) and Switzerland's UBS AG (UBS) are the top performers in the world of interactive corporate social responsibility, according to a new survey by Lundquist, a Milan-based consultancy.
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Sustainable industrial system: education and research contributionsOur industrial system has been responsible for raising the quality of life of peoples around the world. It is becoming increasingly clear however, that the current system is creating unintended and serious consequences for the environment at a global level. Change on a significant scale is ...
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The Pro-Am Revolution - How enthusiasts are changing our economy and societyFrom astronomy to activism, from surfing to saving lives, Pro-Ams - people pursuing amateur activities to professional standards - are an increasingly important part of our society and economy. For Pro-Ams, leisure is not passive consumerism but active and participatory, it involves the ...
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Here Comes The Sun - The Irish Times - Fri, Oct 02, 2009Harvesting the Sahara sun for Europe's energy needs.
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Democratic Science and Technology by Indian Community GroupsIndian community groups form alliances with UK research institutes to create an accountability forum for Indian scientists and policymakers on future agricultural technologies
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Cafe Scientifique - promoting public engagement with science and making science accountableCafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context. Cafe Scientifique ...
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BBC NEWS | Health | 1970s lifestyle 'protects planet'Getting back to the relatively slim, trim days of the 1970s would help to tackle climate change, researchers say. The rising numbers of people who are overweight and obese in the UK means the nation uses 19% more food than 40 years ago, a study suggests. That could equate to an extra 60 ...
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How to survive the coming century - environment - 25 February 2009 - New ScientistALLIGATORS basking off the English coast; a vast Brazilian desert; the mythical lost cities of Saigon, New Orleans, Venice and Mumbai; and 90 per cent of humanity vanished. Welcome to the world warmed by 4 °C. Clearly this is a vision of the future that no one wants, but it might happen. ...
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