Energy and Resources

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In a world of rocketting energy prices and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, the Energy and Resources section puts forward the case for the various forms of renewable energy available in the UK. We review the various well-known alternatives of solar panels, wind turbines and water power, and look at developing technologies like biofuel, that one day may be commonly used in domestic properties.

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Light Emitting Wallpaper Could Help Cut Carbon Emissions

A revolutionary new product from organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology company, LOMOX, based in St Asaph, North Wales, could replace the light bulb.

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The Observer Ethical Awards 2010 Launched in Conjunction With Ecover

The fifth year of The Observer Ethical Awards launches today and will give recognition to green projects and people for their involvement in ethical initiatives throughout the past 12 months.

Wind farm engineers in short supply

Lack of Engineers Put Offshore Wind Farm Development at Risk

A lack of experienced renewable energy engineers could put contracts for nine new wind turbine projects in jeopardy as there are not enough suitably qualified people to install the turbines at their designated locations in the Firth of Forth and Moray Firth in the Scottish Highlands.

Proposed Tidal Barrier Could Provide Renewable Green Energy

Micro-Hybrid Technology Could Stop-Start An Eco-Car Revolution

Ecotricity Hopes To Supply Green Gas To Half Of The UK Domestic Market

Stoke-on-Trent Becomes The First City To Sign Up To 10:10

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Low Impact Living: Simple Steps To A Greener Kitchen - Food

The food sitting in tins, bottles, cardboard boxes and plastic bags in your cupboards and fridges can have a huge impact on your family's carbon emissions.

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Is Free Range All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Free range is on the up, with popularity growing for both meat and egg production across the UK.

Greening The Office: A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 2 - Energy

When aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, there are many aspects of life where changes can be made to start making a difference, especially where our workplace routines are concerned.

Greening The Office - A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 1

Charity Shop Chic - Greening your Wardrobe

The Green Village Does Spring Watch!

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If clothes get ripped or have holes in, repair them rather than throwing them away or replacing them with new. With 900 million items of clothing being thrown away each year, we should all try and do our bit to reduce this alarming figure.

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