Tag: United Kingdom - Page 2
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U.S. Plug-In Vehicle Sales Tripled in 2012, U.K. Electric Car Sales to Double in 2013
It's that time of the year when statistics about the past and forecasts about the next one come out. I always try to keep an eye on plug-in vehicle sales, not because I have an exact target number in mind, but to see if we're maintaining healthy growth.
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Major UK Solar Projects Move Forward With Increased Certainty
Smaller-than-expected cuts to renewables subsidies, combined with confirmation of long term support, means that large scale solar in the UK is back.
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Plans for Gigantic 1.2GW Wind Farm Submitted
Significantly larger than any offshore windfarm in operation, developers say East Anglia Offshore Wind could provide power for 770,000 homes.
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Conservative Politician Blasts Outdated, Carbon-Intensive Energy Policy
Fighting climate change and modernizing our energy grid shouldn't be a partisan issue. At least one conservative recognizes that.
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Bicycling Outfits That are Organic, Reycled and Fair Trade: What More Could You Want?
These cycling clothes are organic, fair trade and recycled--and good looking too.
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Sign of the Times? 'Big Pit' National Coal Museum Now Powered by... Solar Panels
I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw this headline. I think it's definitely a sign of the time that the National Coal Museum in the UK, the birth-place of coal-powered industrialization, is now powered by solar panels.
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Why Shale Gas Fracking May Never Succeed in the UK
The UK is not America. Any attempt to replicate recent shale gas developments there will face some serious reality checks.
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UK Lifts Suspension of Shale Gas Fracking
In a predicted trade off for increasing support of renewables, the UK government has lifted its suspension of fracking for shale gas.
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Fossil Fuels Will Not Help The Working Class. Renewables Might.
A fossil fuel-driven strategy for economic growth is like paying off your mortgage with a credit card. Our only hope of true prosperity lies in committing to a low carbon future.
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UK Government Could Buy 50% of Electricity From Renewables
A government scheme could expand to £750 million of electricity purchases from renewable sources each year. This is good, but it is not good enough.
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New Mayor Takes Entire Salary in Local Currency
There was a time when local currencies were usable only at food co-ops and yoga studios. When a city mayor elects to take his entire salary in local notes, you know things are changing.
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Is This The Most Climate-Progressive Country On Earth?
Leadership sometimes comes in small packages. And one nation in particular is leading the way with groundbreaking legislation on sustainability.
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UK Economy Will Fare Better With More Wind Power Than Natural Gas: Report
By 2030 GDP will increase by nearly a full percentage point, billions of pounds will be saved on natural gas imports, and carbon emissions drop two-thirds. All will more wind power and less natural gas.
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Contentious Energy Bill May Be Secret Victory for UK Renewables
The UK's recent energy bill offered more support for renewables, but less clear targets on carbon emissions. That may be a trade off worth having.
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Distributed Energy Generation Would Produce More Than Gigantic Tidal Barrage
The Severn Barrage could create 50,000 jobs and provide 5% of the UK's electricity needs. Critics say we can do better than that.
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Bee-Friendly Solar Farm Exceeds Generating Targets
Despite a miserable British summer, this innovative new solar power plant beat its generating targets.
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Flood-Ravaged Britain Ponders "All-Of-The-Above" Energy Future
Deadly floods have hit much of the UK, and still the national energy debate focuses on short-term costs and the promise of a dash for gas.
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Letter Reveals UK Energy Minister's Deep Skepticism About Wind Power
A letter to planning authorities reveals that the UK's energy minister is firmly in the anti-wind power camp.
