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Biohotel: das Landgut Stober in Brandenburg
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Biohotel: das Landgut Stober in Brandenburg

...out some surprising and innovative measures the hotel has taken over the years. All in all, this has not only resulted in a lower footprint of the business but has also delivered lower prices for hotel guests. The hotel is located by the ‘Großbehnitzer See’, 20 km to the north of Berlin. This recording is in German, suitable for learners at CEFR Level B2 or above....
Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency
Nature & Environment

Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency

...carbon emissions from older buildings: some opportunities and challenges...[Painting of a heritage building by Freya Wise] The need to retrofit Homes in the UK are responsible for around 18% of total UK carbon emissions and between 80-90% of the homes that will be in use in 2050 have already been built. Retrofitting existing buildings to reduce their energy demand and...
Renewable Energy and the UK
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Renewable Energy and the UK

...carbon reduction, but the UK has been reluctant to sign up to new targets beyond 2020. How does the UK Government plan to tackle this problem and what targets is it considering?... The UK and the EU Is the UK on course to meet its renewable energy targets? The UK has accepted a binding target to produce 15% of its energy from renewables but has been reluctant to sign up...
The Speed of Extinct Organisms
Nature & Environment

The Speed of Extinct Organisms

...footprint. It is very rare to find the track maker at the end of the trail, but this can be done. Alternatively, we can also estimate the hip height is typically about four times the length of the footprint. The Alexander formula These measurements can be added into a mathematical equation called the Alexander formula, which gives an estimate of speed. This formula...
Fasteners
Science, Maths & Technology

Fasteners

...carbon steel. Temperature range of bolts is usually limited by stress relaxation. Typical steels for fasteners under different temperature ranges: Temperature range (˚C) Recommended material Bolts Nuts -20 to 300 Mild or carbon steel Mild carbon steel -100 to 400 1% chromium-molybdenum steel Carbon-molybdenum steel 0 to 450 1% chromium-molybdenum steel (higher Mo) ......
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Energy policy and climate change
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Energy policy and climate change

...carbon emissions but there is much debate about how to achieve this France's nuclear future France is uniquely dependent on nuclear power but recently the government has been trying to encourage the development of a sustainable energy industry Denmark leads the way Denmark has the most advanced sustainable energy programme in Europe. Why the country is so ahead of...
An introduction to energy resources
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An introduction to energy resources

...carbon cycle, and distinguish the terrestrial and marine parts of the cycle discuss the issues involved in concentrating, storing and transporting energy recognise which energy resources have a low energy density, and which have a high energy density...Energy resources: An introduction to energy resources: 1 Energy use - Until about 8000 years ago humans relied on hunting...
What impact does your pet's food have on the environment?
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What impact does your pet's food have on the environment?

...footprint, and their food is a big contributing factor. Sustainable living experts Robert and Brenda Vale suggest in their book “Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living” that a medium-size dog could have a similar footprint to a large SUV. Other experts have come to similar conclusions about the sustainability of feeding pets. Our Clinical Nutrition...