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Listed Cinema to be Knocked Down for Eco-Office Buildings

Councillors in Brighton and Hove have recently announced that the grade II listed Astoria cinema at Gloucester Place will be demolished in order to build the most energy efficient offices in Brighton. The new building will score ‘excellent’ on the national eco-rating and will maximise the use of passive solar heating, like the Jubilee Library. [...]

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How toxic are solar panels?

Concerns have been expressed recently about pollution from solar panels both during the manufacturing process and when they reach the end of their usable lives. The manufacture of panels frequently involves toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury as well as producing CO2. However, a recent study found that due to the heavy [...]

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