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Householders could be charged to water gardens
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 18th, 2010
Birmingham mail: HOUSEHOLDERS could be charged to water their gardens, under proposals to prevent global warming to be considered by a West Midlands MP. Caroline Spelman (Con, Meriden), the Environment Secretary, is to examine plans to put a water meters in every home. The idea was drawn up by Oxford University academic Lord Krebs, chairman of the Environment department`s adaptation sub-committee, who said the public had to learn that water was not an "infinite resource" and suggested there ...
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Mystery bird: Bufflehead, Bucephala albeola
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 18th, 2010
Guardian: Male bufflehead, Bucephala albeola, photographed at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington Beach, southern California, USA. This small diving duck, which occasionally pops up in the UK, is also known by a variety of other (mostly cute) common names; little black-and-white duck, bumblebee duck, buffalo-headed duck, butterball, and spirit duck. Question: There are several interesting features about this species' reproductive habits, particularly regarding its nest choice and the ...
Vinci says undeterred by Russian environmentalists
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 18th, 2010
Reuters: France's Vinci, the world's largest construction group, said on Saturday it was undeterred by environmental protesters who forced President Dmitry Medvedev to suspend its $1 billion project in Russia. Vinci is building a 15-km toll section of the road between Moscow and St.Petersburg, a project seen as a litmus test for infrastructure investors since it is the first concession deal involving a major foreign firm. Medvedev in August halted plans for the motorway in the face of ...
Canada: Edmontonians should plan for food and fuel shortages: Expert
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 18th, 2010
Edmonton Sun: The threat of water, oil and food shortages does not exclude Edmonton, an urban design expert warned city officials Friday. Craig Applegath, a Toronto architect and an expert in urban design, says Edmonton must consider making some drastic changes now to offset water and fuel shortages in the future because of climate change. He suggests planners should build neighbourhoods that are more dense and are more energy efficient. Edmonton`s power plant should also be backed up ...