Climate change is an existential threat to humans and our civilisation. A rapid transition to a renewable energy system must take place if we are to survive, argues Tom Burke - never mind the economics.
… two critical issues: the consequences of policy failure and choice of effective policy tools. The first problem flows from their framing of the policy question as a cost-benefit analysis. …
The MD of Britain's largest insulation company demands: back warm, efficient homes now, or condemn millions to cold, damp and sky-rocketting fuel bills.
… have lower bills every year because of this policy approach; those that benefited in year … Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is the only policy that addresses the quality of the UK's … the measures available. This is a long-term policy that seeks to address some of the …
As the UK Government's green policies come under sustained attack from Tory and UKIP right-wingers, Lib-Dem Leader Nick Clegg nails his green colours to the mast.
… green energy. The only thing green about this policy is its naivety. Labour have undermined … pledge - a decarbonisation target - with a policy that would damage the very industry … environment has rarely been as high in policymakers' minds. So, in Coalition, we have …
Lord Stern's bold initiative to tackle climate change "unhelpful" says UK Government: free trade and economic growth take precedence over climate change ...
… adjustment for differential approaches to policy on carbon in different countries would … Jennifer Hillman concluded: "Provided that policymakers carefully design a [carbon] tax, … challenges should not present a barrier to policymakers wishing to adopt a carbon tax …
A campaign has been launched to force the UK's Co-operative Bank to retain its ethical and green principles - in the face of a hostile takeover by hedge funds and financial speculators.
… its website. "To enshrine the bank’s ethical policy into its articles of association and to …
Fossil fuel companies are feeling the heat from investors concerned that many of their assets may prove worthless.
Go fossil-free, urge investment managers Kieran Cooke | 28th October 2013 News Fossil Energy Fossil Green Economy Finance Fossil fuel companies are feeling the heat from investors concerned that many …
Dr. Glen Barry tells the Ecologist why he believes that ecology is far more than just the study of life and its environment......
Ecology is the meaning of life Dr Glen Barry | 27th October 2013 Comment Natural World Green Economy Deep Ecology Ecology grangemouth.png Dr. Glen Barry tells the Ecologist why he believes that …
Unsustainable farming systems that damage the environment and public health thrive at the expense of sustainable producers. Patrick Holden makes the case for "true cost accounting" ...
… research we have carried out, and outline the policy shifts needed to create a more …
Bill McKibben, founder of the 350.org network, is one of the world's most effective climate change campaigners. And he is in the UK this week. Adam Ramsay of Open Democracy caught up with him ...
… obsessed with this all of the above energy policy and ... lots and lots of drilling in …