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Comment: Brexit Leavers and Remainers united under spell of global economic growth Politics

Helena Norberg-Hodge, Local Futures founder and pioneer of the New Economy Movement, has put together an alternative article on Brexit on the eve of the 18th Economics of Happiness Conference, taking place in Bristol, October 19 - 21.
Whisky distillery recreates 20,000 strong oyster reef after local 100 year extinction Nature

A total of 20,000 oysters are to be introduced into the sea near Glenmorangie's Highland home, as part of the single malt whisky's project to restore oyster reefs fished to extinction a century ago.
Comment from Professor of Global Energy as fracking begins in Lancashire Energy
$Comment from Professor of Global Energy as fracking begins in Lancashire$
Cuadrilla Resources is due to start fracking for shale gas at its Preston New Road site in Lancashire today.
Environment Agency trials solar lights for off-grid national flood response hub Renewables

Sunshine has become an unlikely ally in The Environment Agency's (EA) emergency flood response operations. The agency's Midlands delivery team is undertaking trials of an innovative solar lighting technology that promises to help emergency responsiveness and protect personnel safety, particularly in areas lacking mains electricity connections.

Transport

Go-Ahead

Go-Ahead launches pollution-busting bus to clean up urban air

The Go-Ahead Group, one of the country's largest bus and rail operators, has unveiled the UK's first air filtering bus that makes the air around it cleaner as it travels – allowing the surrounding community to breathe easier.

Green Motion

Green Motion wins Green World Environment Award

Green Motion International has won a Green World Environment Award in the international campaign to find the world's greenest countries, companies and communities.

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe

Turbine technology aims to boost affordability, driving distance, and environmental appeal of Battery Electric Vehicles

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, introduces the RANGE+, a power generator capable of rapidly charging the battery of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) while driving. It allows for fast recharging, increased driving distance and independence from recharging infrastructure.