Peoples Republic of South Devon

No clear vision

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One of the elected representatives who covers the People’s Republic has a few words to say about nuclear power.

Head honcho of all things liberal in Europe, South West (and Gibraltar) MEP Graham Watson told the PRSD: “This region has huge potential sources for generating energy from renewable sources including a Severn Tidal Barrage, which could, if wetlands habitats can be protected, be an even larger investment in infrastructure and jobs.

“While I welcome the possible investment and jobs that new nuclear plants may bring to the region, the current Government’s review comes after over 10 years of indecision, where earlier emphasis and investment in sustainable energy could have filled the energy gap that these plans now seek to fill.

“With climate change a pressing problem, investment in a barrage across the Severn would be part of a more unified approach to power generation under the European Strategy for Sustainable, Competitive and Secure Energy.”

January 10th, 2008

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Car wash

posted by Cptn

Next time you’re tempted by the shimmering bodies of bikini clad beauties offering to wash your car with a cheesy glam rock soundtrack, spare a thought to car wash pollution.

The new guidelines, published by the Environment Agency for England and Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Northern Ireland’s Environmental and Heritage service, have tips on where vehicles should and should not be cleaned as well as obligations regarding public sewers. Check out the pdf, Pollution prevention guidelines: vehicle washing and cleaning, and remember curb those thoughts of soapy sponges.

January 10th, 2008

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