"Given that, this year, WWF have chosen the focus of Earth Hour to be renewable energy, I am delighted that new You Gov polling shows cross-party support for wind energy, " he said.

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Commission officials blithely bat these concerns aside, saying that national bank supervisors can agree in advance how to wind up cross-border banks.

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But the Albula steepens quickly, and the river disappears into a dramatic ravine, forcing the train to criss-cross the gorge, creaking like a sailing ship in a full-bellied wind.

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At the pro level, what naturally happens is you see things whittle themselves down where you wind up with a smaller cross-section.

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Plans for two, 100m (325ft) high wind turbines at Luscombe Cross, part-funded by residents, have been submitted to South Hams District Council (SHDC).

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Before reaching their destination, the teams will cross mountains, frozen rivers and forests before hitting the wind-pummeled coast.

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