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The United Kingdom (consisting of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) is the world's fifth largest economy, and with a population surpassing 60 million, its overall population density and level of energy consumption is one of the highest in the world. In addition to being a member of the European Union and a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the country possesses significant global influence due to its position as permanent member of the UN Security Council. (Source: U.S. State Department / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about UK

  • Supermarket backs squirrel meat sales despite protests

    Thu, Jul 29 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Andrew Thornton introduced squirrel meat into his branch of the Budgens supermarket in London this year saying it's a sustainable food.

  • Mowable sofas invade the UK

    Wed, Jul 28 2010 at 10:26 AM

    The National Trust attempts to lure couch-addicted Brits outdoors this summer with giant grass-covered sofas.

  • Flushing for the future

    Tue, Apr 20 2010 at 8:08 AM

    England eyes the potential of poop power -- human waste converted into biomethane -- as concern grows over natural gas supplies in the North Sea.

  • Those who live in recycled plastic houses ...

    Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Welsh modular housing firm Affresol plans to build affordable green homes with a patented material composed almost entirely from recycled plastic.

  • Send greenthumbed greetings with Postcarden

    Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Boring old greeting cards got you down? Check out Postcarden, a series of adorable pop-out postcards that serve as backdrops for edible mini-gardens.

  • Green retrofitting: It's in the cards

    Tue, Jan 26 2010 at 2:07 PM

    British/Venezuelan designer Julia King's latest project, the Big Deal, is a card game that teaches players how to conquer climate change through home improvements.

  • Gimme an H!

    Thu, Dec 10 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Get a sneak peek at H.O.U.S.E., the University of Nottingham's fabulous flexible zero carbon entry in Solar Decathlon Europe 2010.

  • Energy savings at home and abroad

    Tue, Dec 08 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Despite a setback in NYC, the cash for caulkers program receives Obama's seal of approval and smart meters get the government green light in the UK.

  • Step right up, don't be (pee) shy

    Thu, Nov 19 2009 at 12:31 PM

    There's a whole lot of men-only alfresco urination going on in the gardens of Wimpole Hall in the UK. But why are the ladies excluded?

  • Bicyclists not happy with London cycle superhighway

    Mon, Nov 16 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Britain's largest national cyclist organization isn't happy about the London Mayor Boris Johnson's "Cycle Superhighways".

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