The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… Ethanol Bio-diesel Refinery Oil Transport Energy Crops Industrial Bio-fuels Green Living Climate Change Energy Investigates_14.jpg The claims for … research showing that biofuels give out less energy when burnt than was used in their …
All European manufacturers and retailers must tell you about the energy efficiency of household ‘white goods’ such as fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble driers, dishwashers, air conditioners, ovens and lightbulbs. The European Energy Label is certified by the Energy Savings Trust (EST), in conjunction with industry and the government. On these labels, products are rated from A to G, with A being the most efficient.
… Behind the eco labels: Energy Star Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Energy Star Eco Labels Energy BTL_Looking_glass_MAIN_2.jpg All …
Growing crops to solve the planet’s energy needs doesn’t work. Recycling the energy in our waste just might have a significant part to play. By Jeremy Smith & Jon Hughes
… Bio-fuels Lessons From Nature Climate Change Energy Science And Technology Archive_102.jpg … Growing crops to solve the planet’s energy needs doesn’t work. Recycling the energy in our waste just might have a …
Two critical markets are pursuing a stressed planet’s renewable resources, presenting policymakers with complex and difficult choices. The Worldwatch Institute’s latest look at Earth’s “vital signs” sees dangerous times ahead as the “sustainability crisis” unfolds. China Dialogue's Maryann Bird investigates
… Food and energy: a clash of giants Maryann Bird | 18th October 2007 Comment Energy Crisis Agribusiness Biofuel Farming … crisis” is unfolding. “Global energy and food markets have collided over the …
It’s not what you'd expect to hear from a player in the fiercely competitive utilities sector, but Brian Smith, head of projects at Scottish and Southern Energy, has said that electricity is ‘too cheap’.
… Energy 'too cheap', says Scottish & Southern … Scottish And Southern Scottish And Soutern Energy Electricity Too Cheap Price Markets … Rationing Deregulation Climate Change Energy inthenews.jpg It’s not what you'd …
According to the Energy Saving Trust, the average UK household spends more than £870 per year on fuel and power, and produces around six tonnes of CO². £300 of this cost (and around two tonnes of CO²) could be saved by being more energy efficient.
… Six Home Energy Saving Tips Laura Sevier | 1st November 2007 Ethical Living Energy Saving Practical Green Saving Money Green Lifestyle Green Living Energy Green Living_14.jpg According to the …
The European Commission's plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 received a boost yesterday as Tony Blair completed a British U turn by overruling his industry minister and French diplomats said Jacques Chirac could accept the binding agreement.
… Europe Moves Towards Renewable Energy 2nd March 2007 News Tony Blair EC … Jacques Chirac Nuclear Fuel 2020 Renewable Energy Climate Change UK EU Energy Politics And Economics News web pic …
The UK is now the second most attractive place in Europe in which to invest in renewable energy, and has attracted the attention of Californian power giant, Clipper Windpower.
… A following wind for clean energy 5th October 2007 News Wind Power Wind Energy Wind Wind Turbines Clipper Windpower Clipper Investment Energy Electricity Power Wind Energy Science …
The European Commission has set out plans to keep global temperatures from increasing more than 2 degrees. The authors said that limiting global warming to 2ºC is both technically feasible and economically affordable if the international community acts swiftly.
… Mark Anslow | 15th January 2007 News EU Energy Climate Change Global Warming Climate … Analysis Nuclear Oil Solar Wind UK Economics Energy Politics And Economics News web pic … gas emissions by 2020 through a raft of new energy plans which it likens to a new …
Last week's planning and energy white papers drew scorn from environmentalists for green-lighting out-of-town developments and nuclear power respectively.
… 2007 News Ernst And Young Report Renewable Energy Green Energy Electricity White Paper White Papers Planning Energy Wave Tidal Wind Climate Change Energy …
There is much talk of the possibility of a future ‘hydrogen economy’, which will power all our vehicles and homes. It is important to remember that hydrogen is not an energy source; it is an energy carrier. To obtain hydrogen it must be split from either natural gas or water molecules. The former, most widely used, method not only requires energy but also gives off carbon dioxide (CO2) in the process. Hydrogen produced in this way requires more energy to make than will eventually be returned when it is used. It makes more sense from a climate perspective to burn the natural gas itself than to convert and re-convert it to hydrogen in this way.
… Mark Anslow | 1st November 2007 News Hydrogen Energy Carbon Dioxide Emissions Electricity … Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate Change Energy Science And Technology power on.jpg … important to remember that hydrogen is not an energy source; it is an energy carrier. To …
Every year, each square metre of the UK receives between 900 and 1200 kWh of solar radiation. Capturing just some of this energy could make a significant contribution to fulfilling our energy requirements.
… | 1st November 2007 News Csp Solar Power Energy Sun Turbines Electricity Solar … Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy Science And Technology power on.jpg … solar radiation. Capturing just some of this energy could make a significant contribution …
It’s not just our light bulbs we need to change, says Laura Sevier. We need to rethink the way we light
… Ban The Bulb Green Lifestyle Green Living Energy Green Living_26.jpg It’s not just our … believe it is time to encourage the switch to energy-saving light bulbs.’ This year, on 9 … the first country in Europe to phase out high-energy light bulbs from ‘almost all’ domestic …
Even among green campaigners, nuclear energy is quietly gaining ground as a potential solution to the impending energy crisis. However several issues – particularly those of raw materials, cost and waste – remain unaddressed within the mainstream of opinion.
… Mark Anslow | 1st November 2007 News Nuclear Energy Uranium Carbon Dioxide Uranium Orre … Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy Science And Technology power on.jpg Even among green campaigners, nuclear energy is quietly gaining ground as a …
Just days after an announcement by the Australian government that it plans to ban the sale of incandescent light-bulbs, the country's first commercial wave-power station is set to begin operation.
… Surf's up for Australian energy generation 2nd March 2007 News Wave Power Renewable EnergyEnergy Generation Clean Electricity Wave …
Mankind may yet be able to save the planet, but we only have five years to do so.
… Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_165.jpg Mankind may yet … key methods for tackling climate change: 1. Energy efficiency is key. Energy companies must become ‘energy services …
Leading environmental campaigner and author George Monbiot has said that he believes land-based wind farms in the UK 'have reached saturation point', and that any future farms should be built at sea.
… News George Monbiot Monbiot Wind Farms Wind Energy Wind Turbines Wind Energy Climate Change Planning BWEA Wind Energy Politics And Economics Leading …
A leaked document revealed by the Guardian over the summer showing how the Government was preparing to dodge its EU commitments on renewable energy has been borne out in a new round of EU talks.
… 2007 News Politics Government Renewables Energy EU UK Carbon Dioxide Global Warming … Climate Change Wave Tidal Wind Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_119.jpg A leaked … to dodge its EU commitments on renewable energy has been borne out in a new round of EU …
Greenpeace campaigners yesterday shut down Kingsnorth coal power station in Kent to send a message that expansion plans for coal power in the UK are outdated and dangerous.
… October 2007 News Coal Kingsnorth Coal Power Energy Climate Change Greenpeace Campaigns … Warming Climate Change Coal Climate Change Energy News web pic 2_231.jpg Greenpeace … a new coal plant on the same site. Greenpeace energy expert Robin Oakley, speaking from …
Environmental groups and local authorities are dismayed by Government plans to drop a key local policy to promote renewable energy, following pressure from developers.
… News Merton Rule Merton Rule The Merton Rule Energy Renewables Renewable Energy Government Policy UK Energy Politics And Economics News web pic …
The Government's Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has given the nod to a huge barrage across the Severn estuary which will result in the loss of 145 hectares of protected wetland habitat and a change in the intertidal area of some 14,428 hectares.
… News Severn Barrage Tidal Power Tidal Tidal Energy Tidal Lagoons Friends Of The Earth Sdc … Jonathon Porritt Tidal Natural World Energy Politics And Economics News web pic … But recent support in the Government's Energy White Paper and yesterday, at the …
Each year, UK livestock produce some 60 million tonnes of collectable faeces. If left to run into water-courses or even spread on fields, this waste can lead to the same problems associated with excessive fertiliser use – algal blooms and aquatic life starved of oxygen.
… Power On - Energy from Waste Jon Hughes Mark Anslow | 1st November 2007 News Waste Energy Carbon Dioxide Biodigesters Methane … Global Warming Climate Change Climate Change Energy Science And Technology power on.jpg …
From theory to practice, how one man in Totnes is helping a community respond to the threat of peak oil – from its own currency to relearning lost arts. Ed Hamer reports
… 2007 Activism Case Study Climate Change And Energy Lets Housing Totnes Peak Oil Community … the project will develop a community-led Energy Descent Action Plan setting out an … the idea that ‘a town simply using much less energy and resources than at present could, if …