Will grey goo take over the world?
Paul Burall explains why we may need to start worrying about nanotechnology, although probably not for the reasons the popular press have been promoting
PB
1 Sep 2003
And now for Geodiversity
Murray Gray looks at a new nature conservation initiative
MG
1 Sep 2003
Capel Incinerator
In December 2001, Surrey County Council's Planning and Regulatory Committee met to decide on three of the most controversial Planning Applications for many years - the 3 so-called "Energy from Waste" Incinerators in Redhill, Guildford and Capel, south of Dorking. The large attendance by the public was catered for by a video link to the sports hall.
28 Aug 2003
Caring for our relatives
The most distressing item of casework that I am currently engaged in relates to the way that the care services treat patients and their families. In this case, a local elderly gentleman has become so ill so his wife is unable to cope with caring for him at home. The stress and strain has actually made her physically ill. The gentleman is currently in hospital. The authorities are now working on how best to provide care for his continued care.
PC
21 Aug 2003
Unsuspecting gardeners may become chemical criminals
Thousands of gardeners could become lawbreakers because of government failure to make provision for a new law on dangerous chemicals, claims a North West Euro-MP.
20 Aug 2003
CONSUMERS COULD CUT £317 MILLION OFF WATER BILLS WITH METERED WATER RATES - BAKER
If every household in Britain used metered water from their current water supplier instead of the more widely used rateable value, British consumers would cut £317 million a year from their water bills - a saving of £20.11 per average household per year.
14 Aug 2003