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BP WITHDRAWS FROM UK RENEWABLES PROJECTS

It seems that BP will drop its wind farm and other renewable schemes in the UK to concentrate its spending programme in the US.

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DOCUMENTARY SCOOPS AWARD

The Age of Stupid,' a 90 minute documentary about climate change, directed by Franny Armstrong, has won the Grierson Sheffield Green Award.  The award commemorates the Scottish documentary maker John Grierson (1898-1972), regarded by many as the father of documentary making.

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ETHICAL FASHION

Hilary Alexander, Sam Roddick and Lucy Siegle were amongst guests at the glittering, RE:Fashion Awards, celebrating ethical fashion in London on 13 November.  Models included Pixie Geldof, Leah Woods and Daisy Lowe.

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RECYCLING ON THE GO

The London Assembly has launched an investigation into how plastic food and drink containers thrown away by commuters, office workers, tourists and sports fans could be recycled 'on the go'.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PARLIAMENTARIAN OF THE YEAR

Colin Challen, the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group, was announced CIWEM Environmental Parliamentarian of the Year at a Parliamentary Reception on 10 November.

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FAULT COULD EXACERBATE CROSS-BORDER TENSIONS

It is a nightmare scenario. A power station built on a major fault line, surrounded by toxic waste dumps, in an area home to millions of people.  Now a project to assess the risk of an earthquake in the region has received Euros 250,000 of NATO funding.

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FRUSTRATION OVER PITT IMPLEMENTATION

Industry experts are concerned that the Government is failing to take a lead to ensure the speedy implementation of Sir Michael Pitt's recommendations on flooding. In particular, urgent action is required to empower local authorities to implement surface water management plans and to resolve once and for all who should be responsible for the control and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems.

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COLLABORATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

The UK and Chinese Governments have joined forces to tackle the impact of climate change on agriculture, signing a three year commitment to strengthen that partnership.

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CLIMATE RIPE FOR MARINE ENERGY BOOM

Climate change, energy security and rising oil prices have resuscitated the marine energy sector.

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FEARS RISE OVER NEW ORGANIC REGULATIONS

Looming changes to European organic regulations could catch out many
businesses in the New Year, particularly wholesalers and warehousing
operations, a leading certifier has warned.

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BP WITHDRAWS FROM UK RENEWABLES PROJECTS

It seems that BP will drop its wind farm and other renewable schemes in the UK to concentrate its spending programme in the US.

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