SCOTLAND: Launch of the Palamis offshore wave energy converter
Following six years of detailed design and development, Ocean Power Delivery Ltd has completed the build of the first full-scale Pelamis Wave Energy Converter.
23 Feb 2004
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SCOTLAND: Carmichael has productive meeting with energy minister
MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael yesterday had what he described as "productive" a meeting with Energy Minister Stephen Timms MP and the Chairman of Ofgem, Sir John Mogg. During the meeting, Mr Timms confirmed that the DTI plans to amend the Energy Bill in order to give the Government the power to limit the transmission access charges placed on renewable energy producers in the North of Scotland. Sir John reaffirmed Ofgem's opposition to the proposal on the grounds that it would distort the free market and prevent "cost reflective pricing".
27 Feb 2004
How Green is your supermarket? - Baker
Supermarket lorries travel the equivalent of two return trips to the moon everyday, according to Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary.
9 Mar 2004
Government go ahead for GM will show disdain for public -George
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's statement on GM, in which the Government are expected to give the go ahead for GM maize crops, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Minister said:
9 Mar 2004
Aviation Working Group
The Liberal Democrat Federal Policy Committee wishes to recruit members for an Aviation Working Group. The remit for the group covers a wide range of issues dealing with the aviation industry including amongst other issues, aviation's role in the economy, dealing with the environmental impact, the regulatory structure and consumer issues.
15 Mar 2004
MPs slam government for its damaging aviation policy - Thurso
A report into aviation by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, released today, has slammed the Government for its environmentally damaging aviation policy.
15 Mar 2004
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