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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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E.ON cancels Kingsnorth
E.ON cancels Kingsnorth

By Liz Stephens Energy giant E.ON has delayed plans to build the controversial new coal fire plant in Kingsnorth it was revealed today. In a major blow to the government’s plans to develop ‘clean’ coal technology (where fossil fuels are burnt and the emissions stored underground), the company have postponed the project. Environmental campaigners have… Read more »

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Gordon Brown warned today that failure to commit to sweeping climate change solutions would lead to environmental disaster.
Brown warning over penalties for failure in Copenhagen

By Liz Stephens The prime minister has warned today that failure to commit to sweeping climate change solutions at the forthcoming Copenhagen summit will be disastrous for the environment. Speaking to Newsweek magazine, Gordon Brown said this was the last change to undo “catastrophic damage” to the environment. The prime minister will be attending the… Read more »