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Record wind power generation in Spain

Posted by petespeller — 9 October 2012 at 12:04pm - Comments
Technicians put up wind turbines in Spain
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On a windy night in September, whilst most people were sleeping, wind power reached a record of 64.2% of Spain’s electricity demand.

Article tagged as: climate change, energy, renewable energy, spain, wind, wind power

How to make a green Golf

Posted by petespeller — 12 September 2012 at 2:35pm - Comments
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VW claim they are committed to becomming the "most eco-friendly automaker in the world". But if their new Golf 7 is anything to go by they aren't living up to their claims. Our report published before the launch of the Golf 7 shows how a greener, more efficient Golf is possible.

Article tagged as: cars, climate change, co2, golf, oil, VW

Miliband's speech on the economy - Greenpeace response

Last edited 6 September 2012 at 1:42pm
6 September, 2012

This morning Labour leader Ed Miliband used his speech on the economy at the London Stock Exchange to attack the Chancellor George Osborne for “posing the environment and the economy as alternatives.” 

Responding, Greenpeace’s executive director, John Sauven, said: 

“George Osborne must stop holding back Britain’s low-carbon businesses. Everybody from the CBI to the Labour leadership to green groups are now urging him to back these growing industries. 

Article tagged as: climate change, economy, ed miliband, energy

Golf 7 launched, and not a Jedi in sight…

Posted by petespeller — 5 September 2012 at 3:01pm - Comments
50 Greenpeace volunteers protest against the high fuel consumption of the new Vo
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50 Greenpeace volunteers protest against the high fuel consumption of the new Volkswagen Golf VII

Its been over a year since Greenpeace first asked VW to leave the Dark Side and stop lobbying against strong climate laws. Since then we’ve heard rumours that there is good in the company, that they are wrestling with their conscience and looking to improve their green credentials. Yet last night the company finally launched their new Golf7, and sadly it seems the Dark Emperor inside VW is clinging on.

Article tagged as: 7, climate change, co2, golf, VII, volkswagen, VW

The Rebellion is back!

Posted by Fran G — 31 August 2012 at 11:48am - Comments
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VW Darkside action

Do you remember the recent rumours that VW’s new Golf 7 would be a green car for the mass market?  

Article tagged as: climate change, climate VW, co2 emissions, VW, vw darkside

Greenpeace response to Heathrow expansion calls

Last edited 28 August 2012 at 12:29pm
28 August, 2012

Responding to the re-emergence of calls for the expansion of Heathrow airport, John Sauven, executive director of Greenpeace UK, said: 

“It’s high time the aviation lobbyists realise their runway plans aren’t going to fly. The Prime Minister has personally promised that it won’t happen, and the Transport Secretary is firmly against it too. 

Article tagged as: aviation, climate change, heathrow, third runway, transport

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