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Hydropower and geothermal growth slows
Although the global consumption and installed capacity of hydropower and geothermal technologieshave increased steadily since 2003, both types of…
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Solar for farmers: What are the financial returns?
Farmers have taken up solar technology as they know is wonderful asset for any business it reduces your energy bills greatly, creates you an income…
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Marginal Areas can Drive Farm Profitability
The Government and farmers must do more to unlock the potential of marginal areas in the UK, it has been claimed. Anaerobic digestion (AD) specialist…
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Global consumption of coal and gas grows
Although oil remains the world's leading energy source, coal and natural gas continue to grow in significance, according to new research conducted by…
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Heavy investment in gas 'risky' says CIWEM
A low carbon economy and investment in gas should not come at the expense of renewable investment according to the Chartered Institution of Water and…
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EPA awards $700k to college sustainable design teams
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded grants to 45 college teams in phase I of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3)…
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Bioethanol and biodiesel 'crucial' to meeting energy needs
Biodiesel and bioethanol markets are crucial to meeting future energy needs according to the NFU. The news follows a series of meetings between…
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Farm tenants express anger over green energy schemes
Farm tenants have called on local authorities to work with them in the development of renewable energy schemes. Concerns have been raised by the…
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Human intervention must 'protect countryside' says minister
Human intervention is the 'only way we are going to protect the countryside' said Natural Environment and Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon. Speaking…
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DirectDrive transmission 'sets benchmark for fuel efficiency'
Following an extensive road test conducted by technical experts from the Schleswig Holstein Chamber of Agriculture in Germany on behalf of John…
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