Bridgnorth metal plant evacuated in fire drama
A Bridgnorth metal plant was evacuated when machinery caught fire in the early hours of today.
Bridgnorth|May 27, 2016
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Demonisation of diesel means discounts are more than 25 per cent higher than petrol
Analysis by What Car? showed there are big discounts available for diesels caused by ‘perfect storm’
Motors|Nov 20, 2017
Motors
Letter: Solar power is not the clean, green energy as promoted
In view of the current interest in solar panel installations brought about by the number of planning applications for "solar farms" in South Shropshire, I thought that a few disturbing facts would make interesting reading.
Readers' letters|Sep 1, 2014
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Carbon Trust 'must help small firms'
The Carbon Trust needs to do more to persuade small businesses that improving energy efficiency makes commercial sense, MPs have said.
Business|May 20, 2008
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Electric vehicles worth £9 billion to Midlands economy - report
A speedier uptake of electric vehicles could yield nearly £9 billion in economic benefits for the Midlands.
Business|Aug 4, 2023
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No large fall in pollution in Black Country despite coronavirus lockdown
The Black Country and Staffordshire has yet to see a fall in pollution from vehicles following the coronavirus lockdown, research has suggested.
Health|Mar 27, 2020
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Lower speed limits cut pollution at five Welsh hotspots
Welsh government says 50mph limits resulted in lower nitrogen dioxide pollution
Motors|Oct 7, 2019
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Solar farm plan for land in Walsall
A solar farm capable of generating enough electricity to power hundreds of homes is being planned in Walsall.
Politics|Jul 26, 2015
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Mankind the cause of warming
I write to differ with the views expressed by David W Coley in his letter "Changes to climate in history", September 30. He states that the current climate cycle, commonly referred to now as global warming, has occurred over the past many millions of years, and, after returning to what we regard as normal, will happen again sometime in the future.
Opinions|Oct 17, 2006
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CCTV installed to stop people smoking next to 'most flammable' part of Walsall Hospital
Bosses are having to install CCTV to stop staff and patients smoking next to "the most flammable part" of Walsall's Manor Hospital.
Health|Nov 23, 2022
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Hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham in the spring
A council has purchased 20 new hydrogen double decker buses as part of its clean air hydrogen bus pilot.
Transport|Oct 7, 2020
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Researchers have made biodegradable plastic from sugar
It is bio-compatible and can be degraded back to its original materials.
Science & Technology|Jun 13, 2017
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Decision on diesel scrappage scheme still up in the air as govt. publishes air pollution plans
According to plans published today, a diesel scrappage scheme is still under consideration
Motors|May 5, 2017
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King tours peat bog recently given world heritage site status
The Forsinard Flows in Sutherland are estimated to store about 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
UK News|Jul 31
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Airlines could be forced to display environmental impact of every flight
Regulator the Civil Aviation Authority said it wants to enable consumers to make more informed choices.
UK News|Jul 23
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