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UK carbon footprint from imported food revealed for first time
2016-01-06 01:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New Scientist: Not much is growing in the UK - except its carbon footprint. The global impact of feeding the country has been estimated for the first time, revealing that 64 per cent of associated greenhouse gases are emitted abroad. The UK now imports more than half its food and feed. Between 1986 and 2009, the amount of land used to grow the country`s food increased by 23 per cent, with 70 per cent of it located overseas. Soya beans used for animal feed, cocoa and wheat take up the most foreign land, and...
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Revealed: how Tory cuts wrecking UK flood defence
2016-01-02 23:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Many of Britains flood defences are being abandoned or maintained to minimal levels because of government cuts that could leave almost twice as many households at significant risk within 20 years, according to a leaked document submitted to ministers. The paper, written by the body representing all major organisations responsible for flood defences, was presented to ministers on 30 November last year days before Cumbria was hit by the heaviest rainfall recorded in 24 hours in Britain. It was...
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Birmingham's ancient Koran history revealed
2015-12-23 01:16:03| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Birmingham discovery reveals its secrets amid even more remarkable claims
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Energy bill variations revealed
2015-12-22 13:39:55| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The average household bill for electricity and gas falls by about 45 a year, according to new figures, which also reveal wide regional variations.
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Climate change effects revealed in Montana
2015-12-19 16:33:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Billings Gazette: What does climate change mean for Montana? Nothing good, environmentalists warn. Citing a study that concludes Montana's economy has more than $1 billion riding on hunting, fishing and wildlife watching, the National Wildlife Federation is sounding the alarm about climate impacts in the Treasure State. Daniel Iverson, communications manager for Montana's Office of Tourism and Business Development, said that while he didn't know how much is spent on outdoor tourism overall, more than 80 percent...
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