Category Archives: UK

Pimp my Eco-pad

Posted on May 23, 2009 by

Not only is Marcus Brigstocke a very funny and talented comedian, he’s also a climate comedian.  No laughs at the expense of the environmentalist but in support of them. It must be very hard to write material that will make … Continue reading →

Posted in Carbon footprint, Climate change, Energy, Films Movies TV, General, Green TV, Housing, Media, Music, Recycling, Sustainablity, Thinking outside the box, UK, Water | 2 Comments

Funding for bees finally announced.

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Article On 21 April, the UK government announced that £10m will be spent on research for pollinators – bees, butterflies and other insects – to see if the decline in UK populations can be halted. The government is contributing £2m … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Agriculture, Funding, Nature & Conservation, UK | Tagged | 2 Comments

Coffee House 400,000

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

The Coffee House has reached 400,000 hits this week. Thank you all. Today is Financial Fools Day (scroll down to event listing), also known as Storm the Banks. The world’s most powerful leaders are here in London. Obama meets the … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigns, Climate change, London, Media, Politics, Poverty, Protest, UK | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Shortlist for Severn estuary energy plans

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Article A proposed shortlist of schemes to harness renewable energy from the tides of the Severn estuary has been announced by the UK Government. Five projects have been selected from 10 examined over the last six months. Among these is … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Design, Economics, Energy, Nature & Conservation, Planning, Politics, Protest, Renewables, Sustainablity, Technology, UK, Water, Wildlife | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Govts invest in environment as way out of economic crisis

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Article “The high emissions, debt-driven, resource intensive (economic) model is dying,” says Mr de Boer, who heads negotiations within the UN climate convention. “Unlimited growth on a planet with finite resources cannot go on forever,” said Eberhard von Koerber, co-president … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Carbon trading, China, Climate change, Economics, Energy, EU, Politics, Renewables, Science, Sustainablity, UK, US | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Low Carbon Buildings Programme: funding

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Low Carbon Buildings Programme: Phase 2 Key information Funding area: UK wide Status: Open for applications Next Application Deadline: 30/06/2009 Full scheme details Start date: 10/03/2008 Outline: Charities and community organisations are being encouraged to apply for grants through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Buying Green, Carbon footprint, Design, Energy, Funding, Information portal, Renewables, Sustainablity, Technology, UK | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Eco-houses for Peterborough

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

A scheme to build almost 350 high quality environmentally friendly homes has been unveiled in Peterborough. Organisers said 35% of the houses will be affordable and there will also be open spaces and areas for retail and community use. The … Continue reading →

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Radio 4: Time and Tide – The Severn Barrage

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

  Update: government annouces short list for Severn energy options …. and further consultation. See here. BBC reporter Miriam O’Reilly explores the viability of the Severn barrage project, potentially the biggest, most expensive and most controversial source of sustainable energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Media, Nature & Conservation, Renewables, UK | 5 Comments

Update: Design for Manufacture – the £60,000 home.

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

In 2006 the UK government launched a competition for developers to come forward with a realistic plan to built cheap eco-homes. A percentage would have to be affordable to first time buyers and some would be available for social housing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Business, Community Initiatives, Design, Economics, Housing, Planning, Politics & Policy initiatives, Poverty, UK | Tagged | 2 Comments

Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs);changes proposed.

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

  Image: Severn tidal barrage a step closer to reality? Article ROCs are issued to electricity generators, which need to have certificates to cover a growing percentage of their electricity generation and are currently handed out uniformly to all renewable … Continue reading →

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