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Energy minister 'open-minded' about UK solar subsidy cuts
2015-10-20 17:22:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Energy minister Andrea Leadsom has told MPs she remains open-minded about plans to slash subsidies for solar power in order to protect consumer bills, but told MPs on Tuesday that very expensive nuclear power stations were nonetheless affordable for customers. Leadsom was questioned by MPs on the energy and climate change (ECC) select committee about proposed cuts to renewable energy subsidies that her predecessor has called catastrophic. She said changes were needed to avoid a projected...
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Plastic bag charge cuts use 80% in Scotland
2015-10-20 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The number of plastic carrier bags handed out in stores was slashed by at least 650 million in the first year of Scotlands 5p charge. New figures released on the anniversary of its introduction indicate the levy has cut usage by around 80%, equivalent to 650 million fewer bags than in previous years. The charge for single-use carriers has also raised around 6.7m for good causes in the past 12 months. Morrisons, the Co-operative, Waitrose and Boots have all reported an estimated 80% reduction...
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Waze Cuts the Clutter, Adds Traffic-Based Reminders
2015-10-20 02:01:25| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Waze Version 4.0 gets a simplified interface and a feature that will help you leave on time for Calendar events.
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TeliaSonera cuts full-year profit outlook as Q3 sales inch up
2015-10-20 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Swedish telco again defends its financial reporting in wake of Muddy Waters criticism.
Halliburton cuts more jobs as fracking hit worst in oil downturn
2015-10-19 23:55:27| Energy - Topix.net
Halliburton cut another 2,000 jobs in the past month as the worst oil market slump in decades saps demand for work at the world's largest provider of fracking services. The Houston-based company said the first quarter of next year may represent the lowest point for its North American profit margin as customers start fresh with new spending budgets for 2016 and tap Halliburton's pressure-pumping expertise to start new wells.
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