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Will grey goo take over the world?
Paul Burall explains why we may need to start worrying about nanotechnology, although probably not for the reasons the popular press have been promoting
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Unsuspecting gardeners may become chemical criminals
Thousands of gardeners could become lawbreakers because of government failure to make provision for a new law on dangerous chemicals, claims a North West Euro-MP.
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CONSUMERS COULD CUT £317 MILLION OFF WATER BILLS WITH METERED WATER RATES - BAKER
If every household in Britain used metered water from their current water supplier instead of the more widely used rateable value, British consumers would cut £317 million a year from their water…
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BATES BACKS BIO-DIESEL FOR WALES
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today welcomed the harvesting of the first oilseed rape crop in Britain that will be made into 'home-grown' fuel for vehicles.
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'BIG THREE' POLLUTERS MUST SIGN UP TO KYOTO - BAKER
Responding to the Institute for Public Policy Research Report, 'New Economy: Beyond Kyoto', which says the Kyoto approach to climate change is 'flawed', Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow…
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TOXIC SHIP PAINT BANNED - DAVIES
The seas off the North West will be safer for fish, mammals and other sea life, thanks to a new EU law on ship paints.
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BRITAIN IS JUNK MAIL JOKE OF EUROPE - BAKER
Ahead of today's expected announcement by DEFRA that it has agreed junk mail recycling targets with the Direct Marketing Association, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary,…
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SMOG WARNING: HEATWAVE BRINGS HIDDEN KILLER - BAKER
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting on DEFRA's warning that the current high temperatures means high levels of air pollution, said: