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Scientists must be ruthlessly honest about data
4th March 2010 If we want the public to continue to trust us as scientists, we must be absolutely open and never resort to spin or PRI'm not a climate scientist, but I am concerned about the reputation of science and scientists. One motive for going into science for me was that it is one of the few jobs where you get rewarded for telling the truth.So it was painful...
4th March 2010 If we want the public to continue to trust us as scientists, we must be absolutely open and never resort to spin or PRI'm not a climate scientist, but I am concerned about the reputation of science and scientists. One motive for going into science for me was that it is one of the few jobs where you get rewarded for telling the truth.So it was painful...
Deep-sea trawling is destroying reefs and pristine marine habitats
18th February 2010 A survey of the world's reefs and submerged mountains has revealed widespread damage from deep-sea trawlingDeep-sea trawling is devastating corals and pristine marine habitats that have gone untouched since the last ice age, a leading marine biologist has warned.A survey of the world's reefs and seamounts – giant submerged mountains that rise more...
18th February 2010 A survey of the world's reefs and submerged mountains has revealed widespread damage from deep-sea trawlingDeep-sea trawling is devastating corals and pristine marine habitats that have gone untouched since the last ice age, a leading marine biologist has warned.A survey of the world's reefs and seamounts – giant submerged mountains that rise more...
Water vapour caused one-third of global warming in 1990s, study reveals
29th January 2010 Experts say their research does not undermine the scientific consensus on man-made climate change, but call for 'closer examination' of the way computer models consider water vapourScientists have underestimated the role that water vapour plays in determining global temperature changes, according to a new study that could fuel further attacks on the...
29th January 2010 Experts say their research does not undermine the scientific consensus on man-made climate change, but call for 'closer examination' of the way computer models consider water vapourScientists have underestimated the role that water vapour plays in determining global temperature changes, according to a new study that could fuel further attacks on the...
Greenpeace to build Rainbow Warrior III
17th January 2010 The Rainbow Warrior III mega-yacht will be one of the greenest ships afloat, complete with satellite video system and a helipadMany navies are shrinking as defence cuts bite, but environment groups are renewing their fleets in response to growing ecological pressure on oceans and losses of their vessels at sea.German and Polish shipyards will shortly...
17th January 2010 The Rainbow Warrior III mega-yacht will be one of the greenest ships afloat, complete with satellite video system and a helipadMany navies are shrinking as defence cuts bite, but environment groups are renewing their fleets in response to growing ecological pressure on oceans and losses of their vessels at sea.German and Polish shipyards will shortly...
Proliferation of nuclear panic is ghoulish politics
7th January 2010 The risk from radiation is exaggerated. Worst-case scenario fantasies are used to justify wars that cause many more deathsSome books are written to be read, others to be put in a cannon and blasted at the seat of power. Two such blasts have just crossed my desk, from academics on either side of the Atlantic. Both are on the same subject, the consequence...
7th January 2010 The risk from radiation is exaggerated. Worst-case scenario fantasies are used to justify wars that cause many more deathsSome books are written to be read, others to be put in a cannon and blasted at the seat of power. Two such blasts have just crossed my desk, from academics on either side of the Atlantic. Both are on the same subject, the consequence...
Chancellor announces boiler scrappage scheme
9th December 2009 Some 125,000 new boilers and doubling of commitment to carbon capture and storage included in Alistair Darling's speechHouseholders will be able to trade in their old boilers for newer, more efficient models under plans announced today by the chancellor, Alistair Darling.The cash is part of a package of environmentally friendly measures (pdf) unveiled...
9th December 2009 Some 125,000 new boilers and doubling of commitment to carbon capture and storage included in Alistair Darling's speechHouseholders will be able to trade in their old boilers for newer, more efficient models under plans announced today by the chancellor, Alistair Darling.The cash is part of a package of environmentally friendly measures (pdf) unveiled...
Figures distorted by US pressure, says energy agency whistleblower
9th November 2009 Watchdog's estimates of reserves inflated says top officialThe world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit, according to a whistleblower at the International Energy Agency who claims it has been deliberately underplaying a looming shortage for fear of triggering panic buying.The senior official claims the US has...
9th November 2009 Watchdog's estimates of reserves inflated says top officialThe world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit, according to a whistleblower at the International Energy Agency who claims it has been deliberately underplaying a looming shortage for fear of triggering panic buying.The senior official claims the US has...
Conservatives unveil 'green deal'
6th October 2009 Tories court property owners with promise of free cost-saving home improvement scheme and pledge 'immediate action to to keep Britain's lights on'Every UK homeowners will benefit from an allowance of up to £6,500 to make their properties more energy efficient, under a "green deal" proposed by the Conservatives today. The idea is part of a wider energy...
6th October 2009 Tories court property owners with promise of free cost-saving home improvement scheme and pledge 'immediate action to to keep Britain's lights on'Every UK homeowners will benefit from an allowance of up to £6,500 to make their properties more energy efficient, under a "green deal" proposed by the Conservatives today. The idea is part of a wider energy...
Carbon emissions will fall 3% due to recession
6th October 2009 Cut in greenhouse gas emissions provides countries with a unique chance to switch to less carbon-intensive energy sources, says International Energy Agency Man-made greenhouse gas emissions will drop 3% in 2009 largely because of the worldwide financial crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Three-quarters of the reduction has been...
6th October 2009 Cut in greenhouse gas emissions provides countries with a unique chance to switch to less carbon-intensive energy sources, says International Energy Agency Man-made greenhouse gas emissions will drop 3% in 2009 largely because of the worldwide financial crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Three-quarters of the reduction has been...
Earth's known species reaches 1.9 million total
29th September 2009 The world's most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals has been boosted by 114,000 new species in the past three yearsThe number of species on the planet that have been documented by scientists has risen to 1.9 million, according to the world's most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals.The new figure has been boosted by 114,000 new...
29th September 2009 The world's most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals has been boosted by 114,000 new species in the past three yearsThe number of species on the planet that have been documented by scientists has risen to 1.9 million, according to the world's most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals.The new figure has been boosted by 114,000 new...
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12th March 2010
Christine Bleakley was in tears this morning as she completed her daunting bid to waterski across the world's busiest shipping lane. Despite falling eight times into the 4C freezing sea, she made it across 22 miles of choppy ocean in just one hour 40 minutes. Setting off for the French coast at 7.46am, The One Show presenter was good spirits supported by her co-host Adrian Chiles. Christine was determined to complete her challenge whatever the weather after raising thousands of pounds for Sport Relief.
11th March 2010
Innocent's Creative Director Dan Germain shared a stage at The Entrepreneurs Forum's Use Your Loaf youth event yesterday with Trunki's Rob Law. Numerous other young entrepreneurs also spoke at the event including Fraser Doughty (Super Jam), Julian Leighton (Orange Bus), Emily Cummins the young entrepreneur of the year, Jonathan Grubin (MiniG Media), Matt Scott (MES Footwork) and Darren Williams (Hair X-Tensions)
