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288 results found for '"Environment"' in Keywords.
Amoco Cadiz oil spill - Effect on French coastline (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Steve Harvey reports from above on the oil slick which has flowed from the Amoco Cadiz into the small coves around the French coastline, polluting the white beaches.
Amoco Cadiz oil spill - Interviews (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference; Technical
In the wake of the Amoco Cadiz oil spill, two interviews: firstly with Pierre Meyer(?), tourism officer for the Brest area of Britanny; secondly with Harry Rinkema, chairman of the American oil company...
Prince Philip’s new book launch (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the launch at the Dorchester Hotel in London, of a new book entitled Environmental Revolution, with patronage by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Includes speech extracts from the launch by...
Government plans for London regeneration (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Environment Secretary Peter Shore, about the regeneration of London and in particular the need for renewal of the Docklands area. Female interviewer not identified.
Sir Derek Ezra on NCB profits (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, talks about NCB’s profits despite its difficulties. Male interviewer not identified.
Reduced lead content in petrol (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Archie Hamilton talks about his bill to reduce lead content in petrol from .45g per litre to .15g per litre, and the price increase because of this. Oil companies have given it their support.
Oil from coal (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Derek Ezra, Coal Boad Chairman, outlines his plans to extract oil from coal, and explains the scientific, environmental, and economical issues behind the plans.
Tanker towed into Sandown (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Stephen Ross, Liberal MP for Isle of Wight, describes the public reaction to as well as the ecological and financial effects of towing the giant scuppered tanker Pacific Glory into Sandown Bay. The Glory was...
Brian Hayes programme (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Advertisement
Brian Hayes talks to best-selling novelist Arthur Hailey, whose latest novel, Overload, is published in the UK this week. Topics discussed include Hailey’s themes, settings, and the research done on his...
Brian Hayes show - Tony Benn on North Sea oil (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Labour Energy Minister, Tony Benn on using North Sea oil revenues to re-equip the British manufacturing industry, the importance of environmental issues with regard to all fuel production, and his...