Think green. Episode 38

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Developing Greener Vehicles Engines- The university of Bath are looking at reducing green house emissions from diesel engines by looking at heat flow within the engine. Gorillas- Endangered Mountain Gorilla in parts of Africa have had a 17% increase from 1989 to recently. Public Recruited in Wetland Survey- Celebrity Ornithologist Bill Oddie is after volunteers to help with his 'Wildlife Survey' database on investigating Britain's 2000 miles of canals and rivers. Manatee Hospital- The State of Florida USA have set up 3 official critical care units to treat injured manatees. Citizens Help In Climate Change Issues- Energy Saving Trust have made suggestions to citizens to help them in minimizing the impact of climate changes. Woolly Mammoth- London people were surprised to see Nature History Museum's Mammoth in Trafalgur Square. It was to show how British climate has changed in thousands of years. Solar Boat- 'Solar Sailor' is the first solar and wind powered ferry in the world. It combines renewable energy from both the wind and sun.

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23 min

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Date of Publication

2008

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Alexander Street

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