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Protesters are celebrating after planning chiefs rejected proposals for six giant wind turbines in a rural beauty spot near Madonna's former country estate.
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Downpours signal end of UK heatwaveForecasters have signalled the end of Britain's hottest spell for years after half the country sweltered while the other half of the north-south divide was soaked.
Green power could create £70bnEmbracing wind and wave power could generate up to £70 billion for the UK economy, a report claims.
Wildlife extinction crisis warningThe extinction crisis facing the world's wildlife could be even worse than previously thought, according to the latest analysis of species under threat.
Planning system shake-up criticisedA £68 million-a-year Government scheme to speed up planning decisions on major housing developments in England has created "perverse incentives", a report by MPs has warned.
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