Energy minister admits swapping hybrid car for diesel
TV interview reveals poor record on clean energy, although Claire Perry says she’s ‘pretty sure’ her next car will be electric
Motors|Oct 16, 2018
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Telford McDonald's branch shut temporarily after gas leak detected
A carbon dioxide leak forced the temporary closure of a busy town centre branch of McDonald's.
Telford|Mar 4, 2022
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Drivers facing fumes fines
Motorists who leave their engines running in Shrewsbury could be slapped with fines under a wave of new plans to deal with ever worsening air quality in the town. Motorists who leave their engines running in Shrewsbury could be slapped with fines under a wave of new plans to deal with ever worsening air quality in the town. Public protection bosses at Shropshire Council are trying to push the measures through in a bid to slash the amount of emissions at several hotspots around the town which are recording higher than permitted levels. The sites include Shrewsbury town centre, Heathgates island and the village of Bayston Hill. Hotspot sites also include two in Whitburn Street and one in Pound Street, both in Bridgnorth. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
Shrewsbury|Mar 9, 2010
Shrewsbury
Farming's challenge to feed nation
Already dealing with a shortage of lorry drivers, the food and farming industry now faces another crisis.
Farming|Sep 24, 2021
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Scotch whisky lorries to run on ‘green biogas’ made from distillery leftovers
Glenfiddich said production waste from its distillery will be converted into fuel.
Motors|Jul 27, 2021
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How clean is our air? Figures demonstrate Shropshire pollution hotspots
Parts of Shropshire are exceeding legal limits for air pollution, figures have shown, as the Government prepares to crack down on sources of contamination.
Shrewsbury|Jan 21, 2019
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The long road to Cop26: history of the science and fight against climate chaos
Key milestones in the history of scientific discoveries and politics of global warming.
UK News|Oct 29, 2021
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Countries’ carbon removal plans not enough for 1.5C warming limit, study warns
Methods for taking CO2 out of the atmosphere range from planting trees to using technology to take it out of the atmosphere directly.
UK News|May 3
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Countries’ carbon removal plans not enough for 1.5C warming limit, study warns
Methods for taking CO2 out of the atmosphere range from planting trees to using technology to take it out of the atmosphere directly.
UK News|May 3
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Renewed call for bypass
Pollution caused by increasing traffic using the main A483 road through Newtown is causing "serious health concerns", leading to renewed calls for a bypass.
Mid Wales|Jan 29, 2008
Mid Wales
Scotch whisky lorries to run on ‘green biogas’ made from distillery leftovers
Glenfiddich said production waste from its distillery will be converted into fuel.
Motors|Jul 27, 2021
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Porsche challenges new charge
Luxury car maker Porsche is to challenge Transport for London's decision to expand the controversial Congestion Charge.
Business|Feb 19, 2008
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Staffordshire WI given guided tour of world class forest research facility
Ladies from Staffordshire Women's Institutes got a crash course on climate change at The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) near Norbury Junction.
Staffordshire|Sep 6, 2022
Staffordshire
The long road to Cop26: history of the science and fight against climate chaos
Key milestones in the history of scientific discoveries and politics of global warming.
UK News|Oct 29, 2021
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UK carbon emissions fall nearly 11% in pandemic year, official figures show
The large fall in pollution in 2020 was down to reductions in transport and business activity as the pandemic struck, the data show.
UK News|Mar 25, 2021
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