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RSA – The Politics Of Climate Change
How can we galvanise renewed political interest in environmental issues to drive bolder action? With Caroline Lucas MP, Leader of the Green Party. Listen here
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Aaron Vansintjan: Where’s the “eco” in ecomodernism?
Technic will solve Global Warming. If this technic is collectivised, then the social aspect is solved as well. No, explains Aaron Vansintjan. That is not the solution; it is the continuation of the problem, eventually […]
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DeSmog UK: Coal Mine in Druridge Bay Rejected by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid due to Climate Concerns
When in Tory Britain an application for a new coal mine is rejected due to climate concern, then something must be afoot. Read here
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EU’s top shipping nations named and shamed in new climate action ranking
It appears that wealthy EU nations can afford to have einvironment ambitions, the poorer EU nations cannot. The EU should be about shared ambitions, which translates into shared costs. Read here
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New Economics Foundation: Russian gas is the least of our energy problems – Our focus should be on using less gas rather than where it comes from
The amount of raw materials the world has is limited. The amount of CO2 the atmosphere can tolerate is limited. The answer is to reduce consumption. It is that simple. By David Powell, New Economics […]
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red pepper: Exposing the economic lies behind the fracking hype
That fracking is a disaster for the environment and climate change is known. In her article Anna Baum touches upon the financial aspects. Read here
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The Guardian: Subsidy-free renewable energy projects set to soar in UK, analysts say
This is good news. Up to now the renewable energy branch has surpassed its own expectations. Let us hope in this case too. Read here
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DeSmog UK: Statoil Drops ‘Oil’ From its Name, But Not its Business Model
Admittedly Norway uses its oil wisely and socially, but fossil fuel is fossil fuel and CO2 remains CO2. This cannot be the solution. Read here
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Aditya Chakrabortty: The small town that started a community revolution across Europe
Not only did the little community of Wolfhagen in Germany take over its electricity grid from the multi-national E.ON, but in the meantime has gone over to renewable energy. All of this in the hands […]
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Aditya Chakrabortty – The Alternatives: German town takes power back from energy giants
Not only did the little community of Wolfhagen in Germany take over its electricity grid from the multi-national E.ON, but in the meantime has gone over to renewable energy. All of this in the hands […]