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Greenhouse Weekly Roundup

Greta Jonyniate | 22.07.11

After a couple of hectic days surrounding environmental announcements last week, the past few days have been relatively quiet by comparison. All other news was overshadowed by the News of the World telephone hacking scandal and even Rupert Murdoch's full-page apology didn’t stop the British press commenting on the issue.

Animal welfare issues were top of the green news agenda this week

Even though Cairn energy, a Scottish oil company, attempted to stop Greenpeace activists tweeting about a protest and posting pictures of people dressed as polar bears on the internet, hundreds of people have begun posting the pictures on their personal Facebook and Twitter accounts. You can read more about it here - Greenpeace Twitter injunction backfires for Cairn Energy

Another wildlife related issue which was widely talked about this week was the change in legislation which means that badgers can be shot legally in England for the first time in decades. A plan to shoot badgers to prevent the spread of bovine TB has caused outrage amongst conservation groups, whilst many farmers say it will protect their cattle. The Environment secretary announced that farmers will be allowed to kill badgers if pilot schemes confirm shootings are humane and effective.

The most clicky story of the week:

Coming soon to a street near you: The solar-powered bin which crushes the rubbish and emails council to say it's full
The humble rubbish bin may be about to enter the 21st century, if a hi-tech model currently being trialled proves a success.
(Daily Mail)

What about some other links we loved last week:

Another 4.89MW solar project beats the FiT cuts
Overcoming the constraints of the fast-track review once more, Lark Energy has this week completed its second large-scale solar park in the UK.
(Solar Power Portal)

Nepal to measure Mount Everest
Nepal is to measure Mount Everest to find out once and for all how high the world's tallest mountain really is.
(Telegraph)

Where to find the world's best street food
From scrunchy scorpions in Bangkok to grilled fish sandwiches in Istanbul, savour an al pavement treat
(The Guardian)

Five easy ways to give your wardrobe a green-over
Looking for ways to update your wardrobe without making a dent in your wallet or on the planet?
(The Ecologist)

What's the best small-scale renewable heat energy system?
Price hikes mean it could be time to consider heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar hot water – if you can afford them
(The Guardian blog)

Earth’s Population Will Hit 7 Billion People This Year
It seems like only yesterday that the planet’s population hit 6 billion, but in fact it was 12 years ago in 1999.
(INHABITAT)

Five of the best… British walks
Make friends, exercise and enjoy Britain’s natural beauty while you walk.
(The Ecologist)
 

 

 

 

 

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