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Despite its low feasibility at present, one should explore in depth the idea of the one state in all its aspects. Those who believe in the one state solution should explore the possibility of using the environment as a platform to promote such a plan, says Sarah Ozacky-Lazar .
Environment Agency says sorry after flood siren scare
A test firing of a flood warning siren has led to an apology from the Environment Agency after locals panicked.
Respond to environment White Paper, farmers urged
Farmers are being urged to help shape a new approach to environmental policy, due to be launched by the government next year.
Science & Environment
A growing number of New York sky-scrapers are switching off their lights to help reduce the number of birds hitting the high-rise buildings. The "lights out" project - organised by NYC Audubon - runs until 1 November, when migratory birds are expected to have completed their autumn migrations.
China halts loans to firms that break environment rules
China has ordered banks to stop new lending to companies that pollute excessively or consume too much energy as part of a drive to make its economy more energy efficient state media said Saturday.
Government & Public Sector
Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, announced recently that the proposed Decentralisation and Localism Bill will remove local authority powers to trial 'pay-as-you-throw' tax schemes.
Openness urged on UK's emissions
The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
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Event bosses have been forced to cancel the Great North Swim in Cumbria after blue-green algae was found in the water which could be dangerous. The Environment Agency found the algae, which could cause sickness or skin rashes, in Windermere.
Desktop pleasure, desktop pain
Evolution and management of the client computing environment Let's face it, the desktop and laptop environment is one of the major points at which the rubber meets the road when it comes to business computing.…
Climate scientists should not write their own software, says researcher
Computer scientist urges software developers to help climate scientists produce better modelling tools. From BusinessGreen , part of the Guardian Environment Network A study by a computer scientist at the University of Toronto suggests that the computer models used to predict climate change may be undermined due to a lack of programming expertise. Steve Easterbrook at the University's Department ...