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Greta Jonyniate | 16.02.12

News stories – 16th February 2012

Top news stories

Half of UK households 'could face water restrictions by April' – The Guardian
Leaked Heartland Institute documents pull back curtain on climate scepticism – The Guardian
“Denier-gate” scandal uncovers the flaw in pick and mix green strategies – Business Green

Solar

Exclusive: Industry to challenge solar cost report in fight against deep incentive cuts – Business Green
Gov't solar appeal to prove it makes 'own decisions'‎ - FT Adviser
New Feed-in Tariff rate for solar PV set at 45.4p‎ - Click Green

Wind
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Wind power picks up speed in Chile – The Guardian
‎Trump steps up attack on Scottish government over offshore wind plans – Business Green
SSE set to build 'Scotland's first' offshore wind turbine test site – Business Green

Food
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Ending world hunger is possible – so why hasn't it been done? – The Guardian
New EU-US organics partnership is good news for both sides of Atlantic – The Guardian
Reducing museum food waste – The Guardian
‎Children 'watch same level' of junk food ads despite TV rules – BBC news
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Ethical Finance

Climate sceptics – who gets paid what? – The Guardian
Will Heartland Institute scandal force transparency on corporate donors? – The Guardian
Scotland could raise £30bn energy fund over 20 years, says Salmond – The Guardian
Sustainability drive saves Co-op £40m per year - Edie
Bank boosts social housing loan book to nearly £200m – 24dash (Triodos mention)
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Interesting news

The 10 sustainability "megaforces" threatening your business – Business Green
5 Things Plants Do Better Than Us - Treehugger
Campaigners say no to nuclear new build at Hinkley Point – The Ecologist
Fukushima: the social impact of a nuclear disaster – The Ecologist 

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