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Should shale gas be part of the UK's future?
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In last week's Budget, UK chancellor George Osborne declared that shale gas is 'part of the future' and that the Government 'will make it happen'. I'm interested to hear your … -
Budget 2013: Shale gas is ‘part of the future’
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UK chancellor George Osborne has declared his support for shale gas in this year’s Budget, committing to generous tax breaks for fracking companies and financial incentives … -
Fractually incorrect: Where are the facts on hydraulic fracturing and climate change?
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We need more scientific evidence and a better understanding of the possible climate implications of fracking before the Government pushes ahead with its plans, says Julie … -
Penguins and a Polar Rover: The first wind-powered Antarctic explorer
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Polar Rover is the world’s first wind-powered autonomous robot for polar exploration. Measuring 1.8 meters in length, 1.2 meters in height, 1.6 meters in width and … -
BMW expands use of hydrogen fuel cell equipment at US plant
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German car manufacturer BMW has increased the use of the hydrogen it produces on site at its US production plant. BMW Manufacturing has expanded the company’s hydrogen … -
World's largest solar thermal plant nears completion
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The Google-funded Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California is now 84% complete and has reached a milestone by creating its "first flux". Solar flux is when a … -
Thames Water to invest £250m in 'poo power'
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UK water firm Thames Water is to invest a quarter of a billion pounds in six new thermal hydrolysis process (THP) plants as part of its ‘poo power’ program to turn sewage … -
Global trends in biomass-to-power markets
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Ben Warren, Ernst & Young's environmental finance leader, brings us his company's latest stats on global biomass-to-power investment. Global biomass-to-power investment has … -
Would micro-CHP be suitable for the Department for Work and Pensions' 800 Jobcentre Plus offices?
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The UK Department for Work and Pensions is keen to further reduce its energy costs and environmental impacts and is interested in identifying whether small-scale (micro) CHP … -
Biomass; friend or foe?
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Hi I'd like to understand more about the biomass debate. Is recent discussion around liquid biofuels undermining the case for solid biomass or is the use of wood fuel to …
