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Sir Fusion of Energy and the Holy Grail
Given ever-approaching Peak Oil and worldwide concern over carbon emissions causing global warming the dream of clean, safe and bountiful energy becomes more intense. Fusion energy, so-called because two hydrogen nuclei are fused together, has long been heralded as the answer. The hydrogen bomb has been with us since 1952 but unlike fission atomic reaction scientists have been unable to develop a technique which allows fusion to be controlled and provide more energy than that which is used to release it. However, as BBC radio (8/3/10) claims, recent research funding levels and progress suggest we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough in 2010.
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Confusing guidance for business
Environmental Finance reports that companies are struggling to comprehend the thirty-odd number of guidelines for reporting their carbon footprints. Executives at a meeting of lobby group the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in London this week reiterated the need to agree a common method for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This comes as governments worldwide are introducing emissions legislation and major companies, such as Wal-Mart and Tesco, begin to demand that suppliers report the carbon impact of their products.
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Beast Factories
Jonathan Safran Foer's 2009 book Eating Animals could and should put you off factory-farmed meat for life. Interweaving memoir, history, science and philosophy Foer avoids lecturing and surprises with stories of the extent of his research. Many of the facts revealed are simply repulsive. One wonders how many of us already know at least some of this but choose to push it out of mind. The following brief description is of chicken factory-farming in the US but the issues relate to the farming of pigs, cattle, other poultry and fish world-wide. For specific information about the UK contact viva.
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Cop-ing off in Bonn
Yet again International delegates are poised to gather, this time in Bonn,
Germany as preliminary talks for November’s COP16 in Mexico will begin April 9 –
11. Officials will discuss how to build an effective agenda to accomplish what
Copenhagen could not: an internationally binding treaty with aims and methods to
keep climate change in check at 2 degrees Celsius increase and advance greater global sustainability.Read More About Cop-Ing Off In Bonn...
More scandal diluting the message
All very unhelpful are the scandals surrounding the IPCC report, which
has fueled more scepticism over climate change science and damages any progress towards greater sustainability. Trouble began when a
misprint of a prediction about the Himalayan glaciers was found. The report
said the glaciers could melt by 2035 if climate change went unchecked, but it
should have stated 2350.
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Earth Hour - Lights Out
It has come around again and is gaining momentum. Your home, work, pub, gym, library, shops, car where ever you are...one
click of your lights is all we ask to show the world how important it
is to not ignore climate change & act now, before its too late. Do
your bit!
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Trading but not as we know it
The EU's flagship Emissions Trading System is failing to deliver vital green investment, after a collapse in carbon prices magnified by the recession, UK MPs are warning . The Environmental Audit Committee is calling on the Government to consider measures that would guarantee a minimum price for carbon, such as a new carbon tax.
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Call for higher carbon price
The Environmental Audit Commission (EAC) has published its third report on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), in which it calls for moves to support a higher price for carbon. The main argument focuses on the over-allocation of carbon allowances in Phase I of the ETS, surpluses being carried over into Phase II which has combined with the economic recession to encourage business-as-usual.
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Business 'alive' to Peak Oil
The Scotsman reported this week that business was alive to the issue of Peak Oil as it reported on the publication of
"The Oil Crunch – a wake-up call for the UK economy".
The report states that the UK will be hit by an "oil crunch" within
five years that will push up food prices and threaten to bring
transport grinding to a halt, business leaders have warned.
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Climate transitions for Fife
Fife Today reports that people in Collessie have been given the opportunity to find out how to reduce energy waste in their homes. In the first of a series of events, the North Howe Transition Toun (NHTT) invited residents to the village hall on Saturday to launch its energy efficiency 'Toolkit'.
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Big companies pushing suppliers
According to ClimateWire , the number of corporations pushing greenhouse gas
emissions reporting and reduction strategies onto their suppliers is quickly
growing and will likely triple in the next five years, according to a new survey
by a U.K.-based nonprofit.
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Green your Valentine's Day
OK not exactly the most serious of topics but there is still room for a bit of romance in this crazy climate change world of ours. Yes... think big gesture...think jewellery...think climate change with Treetwists.
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Business Going Green
The Lessons Learned Series Wondering how the most accomplished leaders from
around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find
out--with Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, each volume in this new series
offers twelve to fourteen insightful essays by top leaders in business, the
public sector, and academia on the most pressing issues they've faced.
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Research cash for low carbon cars
The Technology Strategy Board has announced that it is making is launching a competition with up to £19m available to invest in innovative, industry-led collaborative research, development and demonstration in the field of low and ultra low carbon vehicles. The Technology Board expect to support three to six projects.
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Scottish Biomass Heating Scheme
Time is running out - the third and final deadline for the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme is coming up soon on 12 February 2010. The scheme is Scotland-wide, funded by Scottish Government, Forestry Commission Scotland and the European Regional Development Fund.
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Business measuring climate impacts
ClimateBiz.com reports that more than 50 global businesses, including Kraft
Foods, IKEA, Ford, GE and SC Johnson, are measuring the greenhouse gas emissions
of their products and entire supply chains with two new standards from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Initiative.
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The limits to growth
Those clever folk at the New Economics Foundation have just published a report that challenges, again, the view that GDP is a good measure of how well society is doing as it ignores climate change impacts. It comes at a time when it is expected that GDP is expect to rise in the UK heralding a move out of recession whether you or I beleive it...
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Easier, cheaper, greener pot hole repairs
Thanks to Nu-phalt of Rosyth, the road repair industry looks set to be made greener. Not only does their system reduce the amount of materials, energy and labour for road repairs, it means less inconvenience for road users as these repairs are more resilient.
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Devolution: How good has it been for you
According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , despite falling poverty and improving employment levels in devolved
countries, most significant progress has been down to reserved (UK) powers. A gloomy prognosis for advocates of a greater amount of devolution perhaps, but fodder for nationalist argument?
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A fitter you and a fitter planet
Christine's New Year Resolution (Tip No.11): Happy New Year to you all – Hogmanay has always been a time for looking back on the past year, and more so looking forward to the coming year. It’s also time to think about the changes we want to make or we should make and try to follow through. Now back at work, if you like me are feeling guilty about the excesses over Christmas – this is probably a time millions of us decide to give up fatty foods, alcohol and decide to join a gym and get fit. Well for at least a month... I am resolving to do more this time.
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Biofuel - doing it yourself-Updated
You can make up to 2500 litres of biofuel from things like cooking oil and not have to pay the government any duty. Mind you, you have to do it yourself with one set of equipment, no sharing and no helping others.
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Localism the key to success in agriculture?
Globally, 1.7 billion farmers are highly vulnerable to climate change
impacts. The many who are already hungry are particularly vulnerable.
World hunger currently stands at 1.02 billion people, its highest level
ever. Yet scaling up localised ‘resilience’ successes offers hope for
these farmers, while helping to address the climate problem.Oxfam International has released a new paper on climate change, food security and agricultural responses.Read More About Localism The Key To Success In Agriculture?...
International network for climate justice
Climate Justice Now! is a network of organisations and movements from across the globe committed to the fight for social, ecological and gender justice.
The network is based on the understanding that, while climate change
requires global action, the historical responsibility for the vast
majority of greenhouse gas emissions over the past 250 years lies with
the industrialised countries of the North. Cheap energy – in the form
of oil, coal and gas – has been the engine of their rapid
industrialisation and economic growth.Read More About International Network For Climate Justice...
Climate justice for a changing planet
A new publication by the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison
Service (UN-NGLS), Climate Justice for a Changing Planet: A Primer for
Policy Makers and NGOs, shines a light on the important intersection of
equity and justice in the context of the current climate change debate.
This publication explores climate justice as an emerging concept and as
a key to understanding the global debate. It demonstrates that climate
justice is not only an ethical imperative, but also an economic and
social one.
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Renewable energy supergrid a step closer
Europe's first electricity grid dedicated to renewable power will become a political reality this month, as nine countries formally draw up plans to link their clean energy projects around the North Sea.
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The End of Days
What's the connection between the The 1990's film 'The End of Days' and the Copenhagen summit? Could it be the lack lustre performances of some well kent faces including none other than Arnold Schwarzenneger. Has all that optimism been well spent....
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Copenhagen Business Day
Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) led a meeting between business leaders and ministers from developed and developing countries at which WBCSD President Bjorn Stigson issued a stark warning to the ministers: "You will not solve climate change without business at the table as an engaged, involved partner - Governments cannot deliver on the targets which are being talked about without business."
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Scottish Company wins Carbon Trust Award
Scottish technology developer Artemis Intelligent Power, based in Edinburgh, has been named overall winner of this year’s Carbon Trust Innovation Awards by an independent panel of renowned clean technology-experts.
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Climate Challenge Fund Round 6 Awards
The Scottish Government has announced the projects awarded funding from round 6 of the Climate Challenge Fund. A total of over £3.6 million was offered to 41 projects across Scotland, all with the aim of reducing our communities' carbon footprints.
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Be a bright spark
Christine's Weekly Tip 9 - As we all know inefficient light bulbs are being phased out over the
next couple of years and you won’t find 100w bulbs or greater in any of
the shops. The government are presently working together with energy
companies and retailers to manufacture energy saving light bulbs which
will meet the demand.
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Cycle Parking Fund open for applications
Sustrans has announced the launch of a Cycle Parking Fund, which is now open for applications. The fund aims to encourage and enable more people to travel actively to health and higher/further educational establishments across Scotland.
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It's TV...green tv
It is the way of the world that times change, even how we view television changes. It's all there online..but the best thing is that you get the chance to view things that are away from the mainstream. Green.TV is a great example of that.
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We are in safe hands?
The Scottish Government has established a 2020 group to look at climate change and all that. It features a who's who of business in Scotland and one or two from elsewhere to keep them right.
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Copenhagen: the delegation from Scotland
Scotland has a 50 strong delegation at Copenhagen this week and if you are wondering what they are doing there then wonder no more. Monday 14th was the day where we invited the world to hear our story, hopes and aspirations.
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Business Tackling Climate Change on the Ground
The relationship between land use and climate change is highlighted in corporate case studies included in a new report, entitled "Tackling climate change on the ground", released today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development .
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Low power shower
Christine's Weekly Tip 8 - Take a Low Power Shower. Are you prepared to take the power out of your shower – shorter showers under a gentle stream of water saves water and electricity. – I read with interest your recent shower power survey – very informative, seems us girls don’t take so long after all in the shower.
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Scottish Parliament CC Debate
The Scottish Parliament are to hold a climate change debate on Thursday 10th December from 2:55pm - 5pm. If you want to follow the debate live from the comfort of your home, office etc, you can log into the live link to the chamber HERE on Thursday.
Scorecard for Business Leaders
Want to track how the negotiations at Copenhagen are likely to affect the business community? Business think tank 3C has launched a score card for companies to chart any progress that might be made.
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Copenhagen Business Day
Copenhagen is going to be a very busy place over the next few weeks, although not just with political leaders and their representatives. Business leaders are also holding their own events to explore and firm out their options over the next few years.
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Copenhagen official website
With so much information out there it is becoming a bit like celebrities and their official and unofficial fan sites. This is the official website of Copenhagen15, the 2009 world summit on climate change.
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Vote Earth
WWF produces some pretty good stuff and the Copenhagen Summit section of their website provides some really useful links and news stories. Stick it in your favourites over the next few weeks.
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One Day at a Time
While there is likely to be a great deal of interest (and perhaps a little hype) on the comings and goings at Copenhagen over the next 2 weeks, it surprising that a conference held in Scotland 2 weeks ago was quite poorly attended and seems to have largely gone un-noticed.
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Dance for change
As the Copenhagen Summit gets underway, featured on the Friends of the Earth Scotland website is the Dance for Change video, where 10,000 people got together on a beach in Belgium to demonstrate their concern about climate change. Some people just won't stand by and shouting about it isn't enough...
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50,000 take to the streets demanding change
Over 50,000 people took to the streets to demand action on climate change ahead of the Copenhagen Summit which begins this week. The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition organised a series of public demonstrations across the UK that showed the public's desire for meaningful change.
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Concern for climate change increasing
In a poll commissioned for the BBC public concern for climate change, across the globe is on the rise. Nearly two-thirds of 24,071 people polled in 23 countries said climate change was a "very serious" problem - up from 44% in a GlobeScan 1998 poll.
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Business leading the way
Scotland's business community has its own leading lights that champion the cause of sustainability and a number of these were recognised in the 2009 Vision on Business and the Environment Scotland awards (VIBES) last week at the Scottish Parliament
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Climate change resources
Looking for climate change resources? Need help becoming a sustainable school? Want to take action? Then sign your school up to 10:10 with ActionAid.
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Free carbon accounting package
Best Foot Forward launched the latest free version of their carbon accounting and risk management software package on 26 November 2009, with two versions, Standard and 10:10.
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Where the green grants went 4
The Environmental Funders Network have published their fourth review of where and how green grants are being spent by UK grant-making bodies. It looks at trends in the distribution of green grants over the last five years, and highlights a number of patterns as well as issues.
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Wrap up your home
Christine's Weekly Tip No 6 - Insulate your home ... it is getting colder after all and it's a no brainer. Did you realise homes in Britain lose enough heat through their walls and roofs to keep three million families warm?
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