RENEWABLE REALITIES CONFERENCE
The Executive's plans to promote marine energy in Scotland were outlined today at the Renewable Realities Conference in Orkney.
The Executive's plans to promote marine energy in Scotland were outlined today at the Renewable Realities Conference in Orkney.
Commenting on reports that the Government's GM crop trials have been invalidated by a European Union ban on the weed killer atrazine, which was used in the trials, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
A partnership approach to energy efficiency can help companies drive down costs and improve their profitability, Enterprise Minister Jim Wallace as he launched the Small Business Energy and Environment Toolkit.
It was estimated that nearly 200 people took part in the protest at various times yesterday. The event went well despite the weather and included Rochdale residents, members of the Friends of our Hospital, Councillors, Council Staff and Staff at the Infirmary. Unfortunately, Paul Rowen MP who organised the lobby was unable to attend due a number of planes being cancelled in London.
Cross-pollination of GM oil seed rape with wild plants from the brassica family may create superweeds, according to research by Reading University.
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat countryside spokesperson, today criticised the Labour Assembly Government's perversely vague approach to the reform of common land in Wales.