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UK's Conservatives to fight climate change but shun wind power

2015-05-12 16:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

New Scientist: As the UK's new Conservative government bedded down following its triumph in the elections last week, it has reaffirmed its conviction to fight climate change, to the relief of environmental pressure groups. The new minister for energy and climate change, Amber Rudd, has made clear her unequivocal backing for action to combat climate change and for the science behind it, unlike the more sceptical fringes of her party. This is vital in a year when a major international deal to combat global warming...

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UK's Freesat now in 1.9 million households

2015-05-11 13:00:58| Digital TV News

Freesat, the UK's subscription-free satellite TV service, has announced a positive start to the year, including strong take-up of its connected TV service. Freesat is used in 1.9 million households, watched by four million viewers each week.

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UKs HMS Bulwark begins migrant rescue operations in Mediterranean

2015-05-06 01:00:00| Naval Technology

The UK Royal Navy flagship Albion-class assault ship HMS Bulwark, along with three Merlin MK 2 Helicopters, has commenced a migrant rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea.

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UK's Peel Ports launches Cargo200 carbon emission initiative

2015-05-01 01:00:00| Ship Technology

UK port operator Peel Ports has launched a carbon emission initiative, Cargo200, outlining opportunities for cargo owners, importers and exporters to reduce freight mileage.

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