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1-Oct-07

Severn barrage could generate 5% of UK energy, says watchdog

"Tidal power generated from more than 200 turbines in a 10-mile barrage across the Severn estuary could provide nearly 5% of Britain's energy for 120 years with minimal climate change emissions and should be investigated...

Category: Energy sources

29-Sep-07

Severn Barrage study alarms campaigners

"Environmental groups reacted with alarm today to news that the Government was backing a multi-million pound feasibility study on the construction of a Severn barrage to generate up to 5 per cent of the UK’s electricity."

Category: Energy sources

27-Sep-07

China dam 'catastrophe' warning

"China's Three Gorges Dam could trigger an environmental catastrophe unless emerging problems are treated urgently, senior officials have warned."


27-Sep-07

Lovelock urges ocean climate fix

"Two of Britain's leading environmental thinkers say it is time to develop a quick technical fix for climate change."

Category: Climate Change

23-Sep-07

Surfers fear smaller swell as Atlantic wave farm approved

Planning approval for the world's first large-scale wave farm, to be built off the British coast, was announced last night by the government, causing concern among some surfers who fear such projects may spoil their sport.

Category: Energy sources

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