China has banned its airlines from paying the levy imposed by the EU on aviation carbon emissions for those with arrivals and departures in European countries.
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China disapproves EU carbon tax banning airlines from paying charge
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Edinburgh joins bid to host first Green Bank
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Edinburgh is one of 19 cities being considered to host the new Green Investment Bank (GIB).
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The government has given the green light to a controversial new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham.
Named ‘High Speed Two’ (HS2), the first phase of the project could be up and running by 2026. The second phase includes adding new lines which will extend existing tracks towards Leeds and Manchester (HS2 Y) with a projected completion in 2032-33.
+ 1 + 0 Marks & Spencer’s introduces groundbreaking food package to extend fruit shelf life
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M&S established a technique that will see the retail industry save 800,000 strawberries in the coming season. It involves an 8cm by 4.5cm plaster-style strip manufactured by British firm, It’s Fresh.
It is estimated that this measure will reduce food waste by 40,000 punnets a week, totalling up to 800,000 strawberries, by prolonging their shelf life in the fridge with two additional days.
+ 2 + 0 Europe's largest Wifi internet zone in the heart of London
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London councils and phone operator O2 have agreed to a deal that will see the launch of Europe’s largest gratis wireless internet zone in the Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea boroughs.
Free wireless access will be granted to visitors and residents, and is set to be up and running in time for the Olympic games of 2012 this summer.
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