July 2008

Al Gore and the new American Dream

Posted by bex — 18 July 2008 at 3:04pm - Comments

More good news on the renewables front today: Al Gore has challenged the US to produce 100 per cent of its power from renewable sources in 10 years.

Gore has pitched his plan as the solution to not only climate change but also to high oil prices and energy insecurity - and as a way to keep the US economy healthy and to ensure national security.

A few of my favourite bits (the full text is here):

Article tagged as: al gore, climate change, renewable energy

Salmond bravely goes where Brown will not

Posted by bex — 18 July 2008 at 11:15am - Comments

Avedore CHP plant in Denmark

Avedore CHP plant in Denmark

Remember how we said last month that industrial combined heat and power (CHP) plants could save us money, increase our energy security and help slow climate change?

Well, we've just heard that plans are afoot for just such a plant in Scotland. The Tullis Russell paper mill plans to reduce its annual carbon emissions by around 250,000 tonnes a year by switching to biomass CHP for its electricity and steam.

Article tagged as: alex salmond, CHP, climate change, decentralised energy, RWE, scotland

Video: Melting Point

Posted by bex — 18 July 2008 at 10:32am - Comments

An excellent film from The Ecologist exposing the tactics used against environmental protestors - from espionage and legal threats to news manipulation and violence:

Via Plane Stupid.

Article tagged as: activism, climate change, coal, direct actions, media, police, protests, videos

'Eco-chippy' sets new standards for sustainable fish and chips

Posted by jossc — 11 July 2008 at 3:30pm - Comments

Colman's fish restaurant owner and key Seafood See supporter Richard Ode

Colman's in South Shields has been described as "the nearest thing to an eco-chippy you're likely to find", a fish and chip restaurant which only serves wild fish from sustainable grounds, uses additive-free vegetable oil and sends its waste fat to be made into bio-fuel. Noted for its welcoming atmosphere, Colman's has featured regularly for the past few years in the Times' Top 10 UK Fish and Chip Shops, and was voted Best UK Takeaway at the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2007.

Article tagged as: colmans, oceans, richard ode, seafood see life, sustainable seafood

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