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UK business not prepared for climate change challenges

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A survey of UK businesses and other organisations carried out for Defra by Ipsos MORI has found companies are not prepared for the impacts of climate change.

Pacific leaders call for 'legally binding' COP16 agreement

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A meeting of Pacific leaders has called on fellow heads of state to come to a 'legally binding' agreement at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) meeting in Mexico later this year.

Global warming turns 35

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The term global warming was first coined 35 years ago this weekend by an American academic.

Loopholes criticised by climate talks observers

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United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres says progress was made at the Bonn talks as she tries to build a framework for a successful COP16.

Billions could face starvation as climate change threatens rice production

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Rice production - a food considered vital for cutting poverty - will be ruined as temperatures rise in growing areas through climate change, according to a new study by an international team of scientists.

Russia declares state emergency as heat-wave and fires spread

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Russia has declared a state of emergency in one area and banned the export of grain as a heat wave and wild fires grip the nation.

Be Prepared, Biofuels are Coming

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Adler and Allan recently hosted a ground-breaking biofuels discussion forum at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire to highlight the issues arising from the potential introduction of bio-components to all elements of the fuel supply chain.

First UK installation for UNTHA TR Series shredder at new HW Martin RDF facility

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When HW Martin required a state-of-the-art RDF facility, they chose OKLM to design and build the plant and the revolutionary new UNTHA TR Series shredder, supplied by Riverside Waste Machinery, to fulfil their high-performance shredding requirements.

Green machine debuts in Emerald Isle

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A car dubbed the world's first affordable mass produced electric vehicle made its European debut in Ireland this month.

North East cash boost for green industry

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A government funding programme to back heavy industry in Newcastle and surrounding towns will include cash for low-carbon projects.