Issue 10 March 2011
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won and it won’t be a complete victory until they stop the introduction of huge indoor pig factories to the UK. The first planning application from Midland Pig Producers includes 2,500 sows and 20,000 piglets. The Soil Association maintains that it has compiled scientific evidence from around the world which suggests that raising pigs on this scale could risk having a serious impact on human health - as well as on the welfare of pigs.
To find out more about the Soil Association’s Not in my Banger campaign visit:
www.soilassociation.org/notinmybanger.aspx
Sources:
[1] Environment Agency
http://planningonline.n-kesteven.gov. uk/online-applications/
applicationDetails.do?activeTab=neighb ourComments&keyVal=LC2TNQLL00U00
[2] The Grocer
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page =articles&ID=215408
[3] Over 170 Members of Parliament signed a House of Commons Early Day Motion opposing the ‘super dairy’ echoing the concerns of local residents.
[4]
http://www.debateyourplate.com/home/nocton-dairies-is- GOOD MONTH FOR:
RENEWABLE ENERGY WWF Report Says Renewable Energy could Power the World by 2050
Is it possible to achieve 100% renewable energy supplies for everyone on the planet by 2050? According to a 2 year study conducted by the World Wildlife Fund it is possible and we could be up and running cleanly, sustainably and economically within 40 years.
WWF’s The Energy Report - shows that this future is within our reach, and provides a vital insight into how it can be achieved.
James P.Leape; Director General WWF International explains: “By 2050, we could get all the energy we need from renewable sources. This report shows that such a transition is not only possible but also cost- effective, providing energy that is affordable for all and producing it in ways that can be sustained by the global economy and the planet. The transition will present significant
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challenges, but I hope this report will inspire governments and business to come to grips with those challenges and, at the same time, to move boldly to bring the renewable economy into reality. There is nothing more important to our ability to create a sustainable future.”[1]
He went on further to say: “The report is more than a scenario - it’s a call for action. We can achieve a cleaner, renewable future, but we must start now.”
The WWF also stated that a renewable future will reduce the catastrophic impacts of climate change. A 100% renewable energy future would mean carbon emissions from energy dropping by over 80% worldwide by 2050.
To find out more about the WWF Energy proposals and download the report go to
http://wwf.panda.org
Sources:
[1]
http://www.netnewspublisher.com/ world%E2%80%99s-energy-needs-could-be-provided- cleanly-renewably-and-economically-by-2050/
turned-down-for-planning-permission
EDM1037
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails. aspx?EDMID=40663
Nocton Dairies
http://noctondairies.co.uk/
WSPCA’s ‘Not in my cuppa’ campaign -
http://notinmycuppa.com
Guardian Opposition over plan to farm 8,100 cows in “battery conditions” at Britain’s largest dairy – protesters say will match the carbon emissions of 3,000 homes.
Everything from pollution worries to possible damage to Roman remains is being thrown into the fight to stop the 22-acre development in Lincolnshire
Quote Emma Hockridge, head of policy at the Soil Association 16Feb 2011
Quote Environment Agency: http://www.farmersguardian. com/home/business/business-news/environment-agency- delivers-blow-to-nocton-dairies/
36560.article
Quote : Suzi Morris Director, WSPA UKWSPCA http://
notinmycuppa.com/newsblog/nocton_dairies_withdraw_plans
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/ supermarketsturn-noses-up-at-megadairy-milk-2137056.html
The Sakhalin Energy document stating that two rather than three platforms “significantly reduces the potential for environmental impact” is available online at www.
sakhalinenergy.ru/en/documents/doc_32_pab.pdf
HEALTH
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Organics in the News
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