Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
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- High streets will go on suffering until the digital economy pays more tax Sun, 8 Jul 18, 4:00pmShopkeepers are essentially correct: business rates are pre-internet and have become archaicHouse of Fraser, Mothercare, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams...
- UK environment policies in tatters, warn green groups Wed, 27 Jun 18, 6:59pm‘Disastrous decisions’ such as Heathrow expansion and rejection of Swansea tidal lagoon spark concern over government direction
- The Guardian view on Heathrow expansion: better never than so late | Editorial Wed, 6 Jun 18, 3:07amA third runway at Heathrow airport is ultimately indefensible on environmental groundsThe decision to go ahead with the third runway at Heathrow was taken two years ago; Chris Grayling’s confirmation yesterday marked the...
- The latest weak attacks on EVs and solar panels | Dana Nuccitelli Mon, 4 Jun 18, 8:00pmThe powerful few who benefit from the fossil fuel status quo are exerting their influence
- Future sailors: what will ships look like in 30 years? Thu, 3 May 18, 11:00pmWith a target to halve its huge carbon footprint, the race is on to find new technologies to green the world’s shipping fleet
- What steps can the UK take to reach net zero emissions by 2050? Sat, 21 Apr 18, 2:24amThe government has pledged to review its long-term climate targets. Renewable energy, housing and and transport are just some areas where new policies could cut emissions fast
- Hydrogen-powered transport key to climate targets, says Shell Tue, 27 Mar 18, 4:39amOil firm says gas could account for 10% of global energy consumption by end of century
- Rising threat of transport emissions | Letters Fri, 9 Mar 18, 5:30amHarold Forbes says the principle of polluter pays is rarely implemented; Jeremy Tomkinson calls for clear policy on lowering petrol emissions; Chris Tidmarsh laments the sparsity of electric-car charging points in Southwark...
- Balearics launch pioneering plan to phase out emissions Thu, 15 Feb 18, 10:30pmGreen manifesto for 2050 includes measures for transport and clean energy but could put islands on a path to confrontation with Madrid
- Off-peak charging vital for electric car power supply, experts say Tue, 23 Jan 18, 5:01pmUK energy system can cope with rise of battery-powered vehicles if 4-6pm slot avoided, says report
- Switching to electric cars is key to fixing America's 'critically insufficient' climate policies | Dana Nuccitelli Mon, 22 Jan 18, 10:00pmNearly 60% of US carbon pollution comes from power and transportation, and power is already decarbonizing fast
- UK must be ready for rise of electric vehicles, says ABB chief Wed, 10 Jan 18, 5:45amCharging point manufacturer’s CEO warns that UK power grid needs to handle expected 9m electric vehicles by 2030
- Switch to electric transport will not lead to surge in power demand | Letters Thu, 7 Dec 17, 5:53amAndrew Warren of the British Energy Efficiency Federation says that Rolls-Royce’s calls for public subsidies are unwarrantedYou report that the defence firm Rolls-Royce has been lobbying for government funds to assist it...
- The eco guide to Electric Vehicle hype Sun, 20 Aug 17, 3:00pmDon’t get spooked by the pro-fossil fuel lobby: when we abandon petrol and diesel, our whole world is going to change
- The rise of electric cars could leave us with a big battery waste problem Thu, 10 Aug 17, 6:15pmCarmakers, recyclers and tech start ups are working to solve the question of how to deal with lithium-ion batteries when they wear out