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UKOG say their drilling on the Island is intended to cause zero hazards to any groundwater as they will employ the same drilling practices used by the water supply industry to drill drinking-water abstraction wells.
Isle of Wight: Sustainability
If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.
Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.
Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.
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A range of issues, including Europe, climate change, progressive alliances and the opportunities brought by electing Greens in the IW Council in May 2017, will be discussed at this free public meeting in February.
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Investment in a local energy company could see over £300,000 pa in revenue for the Isle of Wight council (from year five), as well as, potentially, call centre and support staff jobs being created.
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Heads, governors and others interested in education are encouraged to take part in the national funding formula (NFF) consultation that could see schools in sparse rural areas received more funding from 2018/19.
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Vix Lowthion has been reselected to challenge Andrew Turner for the Isle of Wight constituency in the next General Election.
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The co-leader of the Green Party alongside Caroline Lucas, Jonathan Bartley, visited the Isle of Wight on Saturday. He met with disability campaigners, Ryde Arena Community Action group and spoke at a public meeting in Newport.
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The Isle of Wight tidal energy generation project announces their first partnerships with two global tidal turbine manufacturers.
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The growth of the South’s low carbon economy must ‘remain an imperative’ despite the uncertainties of Brexit and weak sterling, a major conference on green business has heard.
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Frack Free Isle of Wight have their AGM this week and invite anyone interested in finding out more about what they do to attend. If you like what you hear, become a member for £6pa.
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There's a chance to meet, listen and question a national political leader this month as the Green Party's co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, visits the Isle of Wight.
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MHI Vestas - the world leading offshore wind project company - has announced 70 new jobs at its blade production facility on the Isle of Wight this week.
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Wake the Wight and Frack Free IOW are holding an event on Saturday October 15th from 10am until 3pm in Newport.
