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First sugar beet root bus arrives

A Berkshire council takes delivery of its first bus in a new fleet run on waste from sugar beet waste.

April 23rd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Brown’s biofuels caution welcomed

Gordon Brown’s pledge to examine the impact of biofuels on world food prices is welcomed by campaigners.

April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

SNP and Labour bid to woo unions

Alex Salmond and Wendy Alexander go head-to-head with speeches at the STUC.

April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Leaders warn on biofuels and food

Two Latin American leaders speak out against biofuels, as a London meeting prepares to assess EU policy on the issue.

April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Cuts ‘on hold’ at protest school

Plans to make teachers redundant at a school where pupils protested are withdrawn while talks go on.

April 21st, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Concerns at rising costs on isles

The costs of diesel and agricultural supplies on the islands are increasing at alarming rates, it is claimed.

April 15th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Biofuel buses begin city trials

Buses powered entirely by bio-fuel take to the streets of Nottingham as part of a major trial.

April 2nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Why the white wilderness needs our care

The growing risk of serious shipping accidents and pollution in Antarctic waters mean tougher rules are needed.

March 30th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

Indian minister attacks biofuels

The Indian finance minister says it is "outrageous" that developed countries are turning crops into biofuels.

March 26th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

The great green fuel gamble?

With 620 million cars worldwide and fossil fuels running out, are biofuels the green solution?

March 13th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off

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