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Nuclear power

Nuclear power is one of the most controversial ways of generating electricity.  Nuclear power stations are capable of producing large quantities of power almost continuously.  Large numbers of people are needed to operate them and this creates skilled jobs in the areas where they are located.  Opponents point to the huge damage that could be caused by an accident or terrorist attack, the dangerous waste that is produced, and the inefficiency of producing large amounts of electricity in remote locations.

Textiles

The production of textiles requires land, energy and water.  We need to use these resources efficiently when we design a textile product.  Some textile products can help us reduce waste and save energy. More..

What makes up a Carbon Footprint?

This is perhaps the most obvious contribution to our carbon footprint.  When fossil fuels are burnt they produce CO2 which has been locked away for millions of years is released.  It is the rapid increase in our fossil fuel use that has caused global warming.More....
 

Solar Thermal

Hot water heating accounts for about 25% of domestic energy use.  In the Welsh climate solar energy can be used to heat water for about 8 months of the year. More...

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