Archive - Nov 2, 2007

Activists use Freedom of Information Act to expose PFI contract in Scotland.

Activists from the 'Solidarity' party in Scotland are reported to have won a ruling before the Information Commissioner for Scotland; allowing full public scrutiny of an NHS PFI contract. This is believed to be the first such ruling and may be regarded as a ground-breaking example throughout the UK in respect of ALL PFI contracts which the Government sought to keep secret on the grounds of 'Commercial Confidentiality'.

Toolshare and Spaceshare part of new local community sharing project

Get access to a huge pool of tools, lessen your carbon footprint, get to know more of your neighbours and save loads of money! Sharing beats consuming!

Depleted uranium, depleted health concerns

As a growing number of Italian soldiers who served in the Balkans meet their death due to serious illness, the specter of 'Balkan Syndrome' and the effects of depleted uranium are again in the spotlight.

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