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Climate change no longer the number one environmental concern

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According to the 2011 Global Online Environment and Sustainability Survey of more than 25,000 respondents in 51 countries, environmental issues such as air and water pollution, packaging waste [.].

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Why water matters to our energy security. The Green Piece.

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But is there a bigger issue and a greater threat to mankind than the availability of these fuels and climate change they are linked to? When we discuss energy security we often think of the energy source itself, be it coal, gas, oil etc. That thing we [.].

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. They have been carbon-neutral since 2016.

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EPA issues greenhouse gas proposals

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It has been deemed by the EPA that the emissions from new motor vehicles and their engines contribute to these concentrations and threaten climate change. The analysis also looked at the impact of climate change on human health and suggests that it may lead to higher levels of ground-level ozone, a harmful pollutant.

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UK to increase monitoring of North Sea oil rigs

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Commenting on the Deepwater Horizon, Huhne stated that “what we are seeing will transform deep water drilling worldwide” and [.].

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Pint of beer? That’ll be £18 please….

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for a loaf of bread, £7 for a box of cornflakes and £18 for a pint of beer – these are the eye watering prices we could face in 2030 unless urgent action is taken to prevent dangerous climate change, Friends of the Earth has suggested. Projected prices of other staple foods in 2030 include; £17.91 with normal inflation.

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Britain set for future of climate chaos

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The report entitled ‘UK Climate Projections 2009’ launched yesterday by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn provides the most in-depth picture to date of the threat facing Britain from soaring summer temperatures, more extreme weather, increased water-stress and rising sea levels. “Now is the time to act.

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