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Controversial trial of technology that could be used to brighten clouds is voted down in California
The city council of Alameda, California, voted early Wednesday to deny scientists permission to proceed with a controversial trial of technology that could one day be used to brighten clouds. The project, one of the first of its kind, involved spraying salt water on the deck of a former aircraft carrier moored at a city … Read more
Controversial trial of technology that could be used to brighten clouds is voted down in California
The city council of Alameda, California, voted early Wednesday to deny scientists permission to proceed with a controversial trial of technology that could one day be used to brighten clouds. The project, one of the first of its kind, involved spraying salt water on the deck of a former aircraft carrier moored at a city … Read more
The Labor Council increases taxes by 21%, but reduces waste collection and dims street lighting
Birmingham residents will face reduced services despite council tax rises, adding £350 to average bills – AARON CHOWN/PA Street lights are to be dimmed and waste collections will take place fortnightly at England’s largest local authority – while council tax will rise by 21 per cent. The Labour-run Birmingham City Council, which effectively declared itself … Read more