As well as using wind turbines to provide electricity, and straw-burning plants to provide heating, some islanders have solar panels on their roofs and others warm their homes using geothermal energy and the heat given off by fresh cow's milk.

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On Friday the World Health Organization (WHO) announced fresh moves to address global concerns over mad cow disease.

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The Liverpool cow houses were home to over 4, 000 cows, providing local people with fresh milk and cheese.

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