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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Unions warn more must be done to address global warming problem by 2050.
Unions call for tougher carbon cuts

Union activists have warned the government’s plans to reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent before 2050 will not be adequate to stem global warming. Speaking at a TUC conference debate on the environment, Prospect general secretary Paul Noon said his union had “profound concerns” over the 60 per cent target. Helen Rose from Unison… Read more »

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Govt insists 'open mind' on nuclear power
Green groups boycott ‘farcical’ nuclear debate

A number of green groups have decided to boycott a government consultation on nuclear power after accusing ministers of a “public relations stitch-up”. The planned consultation on new nuclear power stations concludes tomorrow with a nationwide debate involving 1,100 members of the public. Representatives across eight cities will vote on the government’s proposals to extend… Read more »