Building offshore wind farms is great. Inaccurately quoting or massaging the figures that support them is not
… Gordon Brown's figures for offshore wind are nonsense Dan Box | 18th January 2010 Comment Energy Politics And Economics Wind Renewable Energy danboxcomment.jpg Building offshore wind farms is great. Inaccurately quoting or …
Dan launches a highly unscientific experiment to track the financial fortunes of five green companies, and five less-than-green...
… New research shows global revenue from wind, solar and biofuels have defied the … Vestas : The world's No. 1 supplier of wind turbines in 2009, despite closing what … NEWS ANALYSIS Budget 2010: good news for wind; bad news for green transport As the …
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer... well, enemies who are making some pretty bold pledges, at any rate
… is anything but free. But I can sense a wind of change. If you care about sorting out … Mitsubishi is to spend £100m on offshore wind turbine research in Britain, creating a … Government grants the company’s way. Clipper Windpower is building a factory in north-east …
The harvest might be in full swing but, say Ruth Styles and Robert Phillips, if you want the bounty to continue into December, now is the time to start planning your winter vegetable garden
… to frosts, heavier rainfall, stronger winds and hungry wildlife in the winter. The … growth. Gardeners with land exposed to strong winds should also think about ways to protect … says, ‘but are very effective against strong winds and excessive rain.’ ‘As long as tender …
If your visage has lost its va va voom, some TLC could be required. Luckily Covent Garden’s Relax Spa has just the thing for skin-conscious greenies
… skin-conscious greenies It’s minus three, the wind is biting and my skin is looking raw and … havoc with your visage, whether that’s wind-whipped cheeks or seriously chapped lips. …
21st century nuclear power needs a 21st century subsidy... no blank cheques this time - just an apparently green tweak to the emissions trading system, and voila!
… our electricity grid cope with all the new wind power? Wind energy finally seems to be moving …
Limburg’s capital boasts hearty local food, historic monuments and wonderful walks – all just a short train ride away
… got. Around the central square is a warren of winding streets, dotted with churches and … has far more going for it than shopping. Its winding cobbled streets make cars an …
What happens when the market research on the good guys starts looking a lot like the profile of the bad guys? You breathe a sigh of relief, argues Dan Box
… that employment may rise to 2.1 million in wind, 6.3 million in solar photovoltaics and … to update the UK National Grid alone so wind farms and other renewables can connect. …
Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, plentiful wildlife and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth Styles and Vanessa Jones
… climate change by installing large numbers of wind turbines in the waters off the coast. Having opened Europe’s largest wind farm in 2009, the country is aiming to … sports, including canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing, on offer. www.visitlochness.com …
The new feed-in tariffs are nothing if not controversial, but they also run the risk of conflicting with other, international, climate change policies
… to generate electricity from solar panels or wind turbines on your roof. Now, I like free … way to generate electricity in this dark but windy country. Solar panels allow you to ease …
With a new coalition government the opportunities for fresh thinking about managing the UK countryside are vast, reports Dan Box. And the Stiperstones nature reserve is providing plenty of inspiration...
… that?’ he says. A bird’s song against the wind can be heard: ‘Skylark!’ Tom grins. He …
Isolated by the surrounding desert, Kashgar was once
an oasis on the old Silk Road. Now the city is being overwhelmed in the rush to open up the region’s oil and gas reserves. By Dan Box.
… a language Outside in Kashgar, the wind twists – throwing bleached white sand …
In the second part of our sport and environment mini-series, Ruth Styles reports on the efforts some football clubs are making to turn the sport into an eco-friendly one, although there's still plenty to do
… by renewable energy from Ecotricity’s 52 wind turbines. But the duo have bigger aims in …
The launch of the massive economic ecosystem assessment, TEEB, will help force the natural world onto the corporate balance sheet. It's a step forward. But how will protesters react to the ground shifting under their feet?
… production of oil, gas and coal, along with wind, hydro and other renewables all fell over …
Combining stress-busting know how with Ayurvedic tradition, Dr Wakde’s Natural Health Clinic is the place to go when you need a natural solution for stress and aches, says a revitalised Ruth Styles
… Dr Wakde’s homemade, nut scented oil. After winding down with the massage, a steam machine …
Boasting vibrant cities, countless historical treasures and lush rolling countryside, England has much to offer green travellers, says Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… a smogasbord of initiatives ranging from wind farms to congestion charging within … of Canterbury. The wonderful Great East Window is the largest expanse of mediaeval … south transept has a rare and beautiful rose window. www.yorkminster.org Hadrian’s Wall, …
Thought bubble bath was basically liquid soap? Wrong. Not only is it completely different, it contains a hefty dose of dodgy chemicals to boot. Ruth Styles has more
… Chi is brilliant first thing, while for winding down, the Palmarosa Verde is good …
Cutting edge architecture, miles of cycle routes and green spaces galore have made the Danish capital a hotspot for green travellers. Ruth Styles packed her bags for a weekend in Europe’s greenest capital city
… most beautiful at night when it’s lit up with wind-powered LED lights. Other ways to get out …
From the volcanic caldera of Mount Teide to the craggy tors of Dartmoor, Europe’s national parks combine stunning scenery with wonderful flora and fauna. Ruth Styles rounds up ten of the best
… national parks, whether Uganda’s mountainous Bwindi National Park or the UK’s Lake District, … walk, says Noah Lee GREEN LIVING Ship Ahoy! A wind-powered cruise on the Blue Peter Whether …
No longer is moisturiser the only way to hydrate your skin. Thanks to Shu Uemura’s pioneering oil-based range, facial oils are becoming a serious alternative to traditional creams. But which are the most planet friendly?
… during a recent trip to Copenhagen - no wind burn or redness in sight. Find out more: …
From wood chips to lights that turn themselves off, Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort and Spa offers an unusually green experience to travellers. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, the views of the lake and mountains are sensational
… the hills around Lefay are criss-crossed with winding paths that take you past some of …