Centrica has announced it will raise its gas prices by 35%, along with its electricity prices which will rise by as much as 9%. Centrica is the parent company of British Gas and is the largest supplier for domestic energy in the United Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »
Record Gas Price Increase
July 30th, 2008NASA’s Ocean Wind Power Maps
July 13th, 2008NASA have been creating global satellite maps which will help to identify areas of the earths oceans which have the best conditions for offshore wind farm developments. Read the rest of this entry »
Coal Power Plant Construction Halted
July 3rd, 2008Concerns surrounding carbon dioxide emissions have led to the construction of a new coal power plant in Georgia (US) to be blocked.
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Launch Of Ocean Satellite (Jason 2)
June 20th, 2008Today, a NASA-French oceanography satellite with the name “Jason 2″ launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
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River Severn Barrage Concerns
June 14th, 2008New concerns have emerged relating to the cost of the proposed Barrage for the River Severn Estuary.
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Heathrow Protest Attracts Thousands
June 1st, 2008Yesterday’s protest at the London Heathrow airport attracted thousands of individuals against the proposed airport expansion. Read the rest of this entry »
Arctic Oil Agreement
May 30th, 2008It has been announced that ministers from Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States are in agreement to protect Arctic oil reserves from a possible future “oil rush”.
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Polar Bear Becomes Threatened Species
May 17th, 2008The polar bear has become a threatened species after been listed under the endangered species act (ESA) by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) on Wednesday 14th May 2008.
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Eco-Town Speed Limit
March 24th, 2008It has been announced that roads in and around planned eco-towns within the U.K will receive a speed limit of 15mph. Read the rest of this entry »
Grand Canyon Flooded
March 6th, 2008Billions of gallons of water have been flushed into the Grand Canyon in an attempt to restore the ecosystem to a more natural state. Read the rest of this entry »