A huge raft of environmental reforms is promised in the Labour Party's draft manifesto, writes Oliver Tickell. Among the highlights: a ban on fracking; a clean energy policy based on renewables and efficiency; no commitment to new nuclear power; to meet our Paris Agreement obligations on climate; to give companies a legal obligation to protect the environment; to retain all EU environment laws post-Brexit; and multilateral nuclear disarmament.
… Corbyn's green vision wins: leaked manifesto promises huge … the Climate Change Act under threat, Labour's vision of the UK's future just looks all the … such as a commitment to expanding aviation provision, controversial port expansion, and …
Just imagine: gas for your cooking and heating made by composting home-grown British grass, writes Almuth Ernsting. What's not to like? Well, it would need almost all the UK's grassland to match our gas demand, leaving cows and sheep to starve or forcing them into sheds to eat foreign-grown feeds. And methane leakage could easily wipe out any climate benefit.
… fracking - but can we believe Ecotricity's vision of 'green gas from grass'? Almuth … almost every home ". Ecotricity's bioenergy vision looks far more attractive than many … would be anything but benign. Ecotricity's vision of flowering meadows grown for …
We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new nuclear power, efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All that, and strong protection for wildlife and oceans, no TTIP trade deal with the US, clean air to breathe, and massive investment in public transport. Is there anything not to like?
… must be at the heart of the Labour Party's vision of a fairer, more prosperous future. … To win, we must show we have a modern vision of an innovative country that has a new … aspirations must lie with a greener vision of Britain. And we must reach out to …
A new vision to replace our grazing land with energy crops will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but many are unwilling to embrace its suggestions for our future diet and countryside
… by energy crops like Miscanthus A new vision to replace our grazing land with energy … materials and industry. It’s a revolutionary vision that would completely change both the … livestock or growing feed for it. In the CAT vision grazing grassland would instead be …
Julia Hawkins tells the Ecologist about the new generation of green energy champions in town.....
… is in our DNA”, says Haigler. Vision Having a clear vision is also key. This is particularly true … successive natural disasters: “Having a clear vision and being persistent in working to …
The Centre for Alternative Technology's Emergence Summit must develop positive versions of the future, as if we can't imagine it - there won't be one, says Paul Allen
… there are actually very few positive future visions out there. The more I looked the more … and 2012 to 28 Days Later – the dark vision wins out every time. This is starkly … to explore and develop positive, aspirational visions of a future in which we have risen to …
Kate Hathway from the local communities charity Urban Forum says we should look to Europe for tips on successful community renewable energy projects
… are shown throughout the report demonstrating visionary and bold leadership, meaningful … about encouragement and support. Firstly, a vision and challenge is set out for a local … by local leaders, including goals of how this vision will be achieved. For example – ‘We’re …
India's economy is hindered by the lack of sustainable and reliable electricity, writes Michael Jacob. But the new government has a plan to bring 24/7 power to every citizen, based on grid renewal, subsidy cuts, and a big rollout of ever-cheaper solar power generation.
… support not seen in 30 years and Modi's vision on matters of energy and business may … the scale of energy demand in India, his vision could, at a national level, spell big … Narendra Taneja, who heads the energy division at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, …
Plans to use concentrating solar power plants in the Sahara to generate and export electricity have been on the table for years. Now, it looks as though political will might help move things forward
… exporting electricity to Europe. The vision may seem idealistic, but there have … sea Supergrid A key part of the Desertec vision is for a 'supergrid' that can … HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY: Visionary architect unveils eco designs An …
Earthship Brighton, an award-winning off-grid community centre set in an organic farm within the South Downs National Park, has hosted hundreds of events and inspired tens of thousands of visitors over the last decade, writes Phil Moore, demonstrating green technologies and energy-efficient living. But now it's in need of a refit.
… sprung up around the world, inspired by the vision that Reynolds and his followers have … thinking and action. To make the Earthship vision a reality, the group formed the Low … oil. If you're attracted by our ideas, vision and ideals, do consider supporting our …
Peak oil sceptics argue the real problem for climate change and our planet may be too much fossil fuel, not too little. Lionel Badal explains why he disagrees
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future The Transition … society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 …
The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver power to Europe as early as 2015
… recognise and strongly support the Desertec vision as a pivotal part of the transition to … he said. 'Now the time has come to turn this vision into reality. That implies intensive …
The Apollo Programme proposed this week to make renewable energy cheaper than coal through technological advances is welcome, writes James Dyke. But the real problems are political, not technological. Unless we back the Apollo vision by challenging the power of fossil fuel companies, it can never succeed.
… not technological. Unless we back the Apollo vision by challenging the power of fossil fuel … the face of compelling argument. Building a vision of low-carbon energy generation is …
Report reveals threat of civil unrest from energy shortages, which has been played down as 'alarmist' by ministers
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future The Transition … society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 …
This May the Greens are hoping to win their first seats in the Welsh Assembly, and become a strong force for social and ecological progress, writes Alice Hooker-Stroud, newly elected leader of the Wales Green Party. At the heart of the vision: sustainable, prosperous, empowered communities.
… of the Wales Green Party. At the heart of the vision: sustainable, prosperous, empowered … and most rural meaning public service provision is already a challenge. Across the … communities. This is the Wales Green Party's vision for Wales. We have the foundation in …
The truth is that 'green costs' are an investment that benefit all of us. Yet, to capitalise on that investment will take long-term vision, commitment, and a willingness to make and explain hard decisions.
… on that investment will take long-term vision, commitment, and a willingness to make … on that investment will take long-term vision, commitment, and a willingness to make …
How a rejection by the Nobel Committee spurred Jakob von Uexkull to create the Right Livelihood Award celebrating the solutions helping to ensure a healthy planet and people
… symbolised what the award was for: combining vision with real, practical action. He speaks … Livelihood awards people for ‘outstanding vision and work on behalf of our planet and … Movement embodies the kind of holistic vision and socially transformative action that …
UN climate negotiations get under way today in Bonn, Germany - and they offer a key opportunity for campaigners to gear up their fight against fracking, writes Jamie Gorman, because to stabilize the Earth's climate, the gas must stay deep underground.
… and climate campaigners share a common vision of a just, sustainable, clean and … and climate campaigners share a common vision of a just, sustainable, clean and …
The end of cheap oil has got governments panicking to control prices rather than planning for a post-oil era. Tom Levitt reports
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future The Transition … society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 …
Solbyn, a sustainable community in southern Sweden, is a cold place to spend the winter, writes Gillian Thomas. But for all the snow outside, the well-insulated homes stay warm in the harshest conditions - and the welcome is warmer still. Come summer, there's an organic farm to nurture, but February is a month for friendship, making plans, and brilliant starry nights.
… feminist movement as contributing to her vision of how she wanted to live and raise her … what it is now. "Solbyn was founded on big visions, and we can continue in this spirit; … to praise the creators of Solbyn for their vision of well-built houses, nestled in a …
Consumers are routinely ripped off in an anti-competitive retail energy market dominated by a handful of big, polluting companies, writes Stephen Hall. Jeremy Corbyn's vision of a nimble, decentralised energy democracy with rapid development of renewables and real choice is both timely and innovative.
… writes Stephen Hall. Jeremy Corbyn's vision of a nimble, decentralised energy …
Scientists say interstate energy 'highways' offer a simple approach to delivering low-cost electricity to where it’s needed throughout the US, writes Tim Radford. The best part? It's using clean, renewable energy sources, and it can be achieved in the near future using only existing, mature technologies.
… it most, when they needed it. This utopian vision - and it has been dreamed at least … US weather on timescales of one hour over divisions of the nation as small as 13 square …
We have a new European Commission - so what does it mean for the environment, GMOs and trade negotiations? Lawrence Woodward can't help feeling that the best part of the package is Commission President Juncker himself. Now, will his 'team' pull together and work to deliver his vision? We can't quite count on it.
… 'team' pull together and work to deliver his vision? We can't quite count on it. The new EU …