November 2005

Future radiation doses from waste dumping to exceed 2005 limits

Posted by bex — 4 November 2005 at 9:00am - Comments
Estimates of radiation doses to the public in the future, from the release of radioactive materials from the Drigg nuclear dump site, could reach up to 30 times than the legal maximum permissible now! Moreover, Drigg, the UK's main low-level waste dump is likely to be destroyed by coastal erosion in 500 years.

Article tagged as: BNG, drigg, environment agency, government, hachette, nuclear waste, radiation, waste dump sites

Volunteers on trial for Prescott Solar panel gift

Posted by bex — 2 November 2005 at 9:00am - Comments

Greenpeace volunteers with solar panel on Prescott's roof


UPDATE - verdict in: Eight Greenpeace volunteers expressed disappointment at being found guilty by Hull Magistrates Court of charges relating to a protest on April 26th this year during which they installed solar panels on the roof of Deputy PM John Prescott's Hull residence.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, direct actions, john prescott, renewable energy, solar power

Kimberly-Clark and Kleenex - wiping away the world's ancient forests

Posted by admin — 1 November 2005 at 9:00am - Comments

This forest has been clearcut to produce Kimberly Clark toilet and tissue paper products even though recycled alternatives exist

Kleenex, one of the most well known brands of tissue products in the world, is helping to destroy the world's remaining ancient forests.

Article tagged as: canada, destructive logging, kimberly-clark, kleenex, kleercut, USA