Just in from the Royal Society - Science in the news - a handy round-up of what's going on around science in the press:
Hilary Benn, the Environment Secretary, has said that high-energy light bulbs will begin to be phased out from next year, as part of the Government's practical commitment to reducing carbon emissions:
- The Times, p29, 1 col
- The Independent, p9, 1 1/2 cols
- The Daily Telegraph, p5, 1/2 col
- The Guardian, p6, 1/2 col
- Daily Mail, p38, 2/3 col
Now, there's no need to wait for the change to happen. You can with good conscience swap out your lightbulbs today. Leaving no trace is a no-brainer on trail, but once back home it can be a bit more tricky to figure out how to lessen one's impact - here's a nice video, albeit American, explaining exactly why new energy saving bulbs are better:
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