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New WEEE targets from 2016
European legislation on electrical waste will mean more demanding recovery rates from 2016. A revised WEEE (waste electrical and electronic…
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Reforming Scottish planning
Scotland’s planning reform system has streamlined the system’s processes but more improvement is needed in its performance. Chief Planner Jim…
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David McKittrick
Veteran Belfast-born journalist and author David McKittrick has been Ireland Correspondent of the Independent since the mid-1980s. Four collections of…
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UK economy ‘flatlining’
The UK economy will experience zero per cent growth in 2012, according to the Bank of England’s quarterly inflation report. …
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US Consul-General interview: Greg Burton
In his first print interview, US Consul-General Greg Burton shares his positive first impressions of the province with Peter Cheney…
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Voluntary waste approach takes shape
Defra is ruling out regulation in favour of UK-wide voluntary deals to encourage less waste. Voluntary deals to encourage companies…
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Building acceptance for renewables
A confrontational approach by wind farm developers only adds to local opposition, when the planning system should be a fair…
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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
It is well-documented that we must enhance our skills in the area of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) if…
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