renewable energy

Ditch the dodgy nukes!

Posted by bex — 8 November 2005 at 9:00am - Comments
Solar panels beside Sizewell B Nuclear Plant

Solar panels beside Sizewell B Nuclear Plant

Article tagged as: climate change, hachette, nuclear power, policy, renewable energy

Volunteers on trial for Prescott Solar panel gift

Posted by bex — 2 November 2005 at 9:00am - Comments

Greenpeace volunteers with solar panel on Prescott's roof


UPDATE - verdict in: Eight Greenpeace volunteers expressed disappointment at being found guilty by Hull Magistrates Court of charges relating to a protest on April 26th this year during which they installed solar panels on the roof of Deputy PM John Prescott's Hull residence.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, direct actions, john prescott, renewable energy, solar power

China could become the world leader in wind power

Last edited 18 October 2005 at 8:00am
18 October, 2005

Hong Kong, 17 October 2005 - China is in a prime position to become the world leader in wind power, according to a Greenpeace report released today.

Wind Guandong, a study of wind power potential in the heavily industrialised Guandong province in southern China, finds that the region could by 2020 alone, produce as much energy from wind power as Hong Kong's total current electricity supply.

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Power to the people

Last edited 4 October 2005 at 8:00am

Imagine a future where the energy industry has to adapt to survive. Dirty coal-fired stations have been closed down and replaced by millions of clean and efficient mini power stations. Local authorities and even households have become players in the energy business.

The current centralised model typified by large cooling towers and electricity pylons wastes nearly two-thirds of the energy. Virtually all the heat is thrown away and "shipping" electricity for miles is a leaky business.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, press releases, renewable energy

Blair, don't let energy saving targets go out the window, demand green groups

Last edited 20 July 2005 at 8:00am
20 July, 2005

Greenpeace and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) today called on the government not to scrap energy efficiency measures for British homes tomorrow if it is serious about tackling climate change. Britain's homes are responsible for over a quarter of our climate change gas emissions.

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Two-thirds of energy wasted by antiquated system

Posted by bex — 19 July 2005 at 8:00am - Comments

Decentralised energy in action

Electricity production in the UK is responsible for a third of our carbon emissions. This is the UK's single greatest contribution to climate change. It need not be so.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, energy efficiency, nuclear power, renewable energy

Two-thirds of energy wasted by antiquated UK system

Last edited 19 July 2005 at 8:00am
19 July, 2005

Update (2008): Visit our virtual town, EfficienCity, to see decentralised energy in action.

Turning everyday buildings into power stations could slash UK carbon emissions by at least 15%

Britain's homes and workplaces would become mini-power stations generating huge amounts of electricity and making the UK the leading nation in the fight against climate change, if the vision laid out in a new report becomes reality.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, government, press releases, renewable energy

Decentralising Power: An Energy Revolution For The 21st Century

Last edited 19 July 2005 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
19 July, 2005

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Summary

Britain's homes and workplaces would become mini-power stations generating huge amounts of electricity and making the UK the leading nation in the fight against climate change, if the vision laid out in a new report becomes reality.

The current, outdated electricity system is so inefficient that two-thirds of the energy in the fuel is wasted before it gets used at homes and workplaces, according to the report released today by Greenpeace.

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Decentralising Power: An Energy Revolution For The 21st Century - Summary

Last edited 19 July 2005 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
19 July, 2005

Britain's homes and workplaces would become mini-power stations generating huge amounts of electricity and making the UK the leading nation in the fight against climate change, if the vision laid out in a new report becomes reality.

The current, outdated electricity system is so inefficient that two-thirds of the energy in the fuel is wasted before it gets used at homes and workplaces, according to the report released today by Greenpeace.

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Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, renewable energy, reports, solar power, wind power

Climate Change and the G8 Summit

Last edited 5 July 2005 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
20 March, 2007

Publication date: 5 July 2005

Summary
Greenpeace believes that the leaders at the G8 Summit must agree that climate change is the biggest threat the world faces and take steps to prevent dangerous climate change now. The G8 nations must also help developing nations begin a transition to a low/no carbon economy.

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