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Scotland urging citizens to leave the car in the garage!

2014-05-08 19:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Environmental News Network: Scots are being encouraged to leave the car for journeys under two miles and enjoy the stress-relieving and health benefits of active travel, such as walking or cycling. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse has launched the second phase of the national Active Travel campaign, confirming a further 250,000 for local authorities to promote the initiative. By using active methods of transport, such as walking, instead of the car for short journeys, Scots can help improve their...

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Scotland 'likely to get 'A' rating'

2014-05-01 21:03:17| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Scotland would likely hold a lower credit rating than the rest of the UK immediately after independence, according to the ratings agency Moody's.

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Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project, Scotland

2014-05-01 01:00:00| Power Technology

The Peterhead power station, located in Aberdeenshire on the north-east coast of Scotland, will be the worlds first gas-fired power station to host a full-chain carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on a commercial scale.

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