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Solar power

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What is solar energy? Plus read about the latest solar powered car.

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Eco towns

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The government wants to build 10 carbon-neutral, self-contained towns around the country. Why do we need these towns and how will they work?

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Clocks going back

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It's that time of year when the clocks go back. But how did it all begin and why does it happen?

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5 Things u need2know

  1. Most of our electricity is currently produced by burning fossil fuels, which can contribute to the 'greenhouse effect'.
  2. Fossil fuels are a non-renewable energy source, which means that when they have run out, there'll be nothing to replace them.
  3. The UK is the windiest country in the Europe, making it perfect for using wind energy to generate electricity.
  4. Around two per cent of the UK's electricity is produced by water energy.
  5. There are lots of ways in which you can become more energy efficient, such as switching off lights and making sure that TVs aren't left on standby.