Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
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- 'Woefully dirty': government accused over Australia's failure to cut vehicle emissions Sun, 31 Mar 19, 7:57amAustralia has not set efficiency standards, despite years of talking, in contrast to China, India, Japan, US and EU
- Storms, cyclones and floods will only worsen as the planet warms | Letters Thu, 21 Mar 19, 5:17amCraig Bennett, CEO of Friends of the Earth, says rich countries must act to make disasters such as the cyclone that hit Mozambique less likely. Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky describes how Climate Matters is helping...
- 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...