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31.08.2006 from Ecostreet blog:
The average house today leaks 73kg CO2 per square metre each year. By implementing this programme, new homes subscribing to CarbonLite's gold-standard will emit only 4kg CO2/m2.

30.08.2006 from The Observer:
A leading environmental pressure group has accused Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of betraying promises to lead the way in tackling the effects of global warming and climate change.

30.08.2006 from Ecostreet blog:
Climate activists hope to shut down the UK's biggest coal-fired power station by mass action.

30.08.2006 Climate change is killing the developing world. Please visit this excellent new site to find out how you can help bring about positive change.
From: Practical Action

29.08.2006 John Pilger's documentaries are deservedly showcased at the Barbican arts centre in London in September, offering insights on Venezuela, Afghanistan, Iraq, Rupert Murdoch, Palestine, arms dealing, South Africa, Australia, Japan, Burma, Indonesia, Nicaragua, East Timor, Cambodia and, finally, Britain's utterly disgraceful conduct in the Chagos islands.

28.08.2006 As politicians tout long-term plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60%, 70%, and more, voters would be wise to seek out the candidate that offers the best implementation plan, says climate scientist Simon Donner.
From: Maribo blog

28.08.2006 A new initiative will allow drivers in the UK to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emissions they are responsible for and pay to support projects to offset them by an equivalent amount. The project will be linked to BP gas cards and monitored by an independent group including environmental activists.
From: Green Car Congress

28.08.2006 from Friends of the Earth:
Proposals to run a power station in Kent on palm oil threaten to exacerbate climate change. It would lead to a major increase in demand for palm oil resulting in even more rainforest destruction.

26.08.2006 from grownupgreen:
Most Britons do not care where their fruit and vegetables come from, are not motivated to buy British, and don’t consider ‘food miles’ in their purchases.

26.08.2006 from Green Car Congress:
"The [independently-monitored BP] scheme should help raise awareness of the links between driving and climate change," claims Jonathon Porritt, director of Forum for the Future.

25.08.2006 from BWEA:
Wind farms across the country will open their gates to members of the public to come and experience the power of the wind for themselves.

25.08.2006 from The Greening of Hedgerley Wood blog:
"Now after ten months of operation and a lot of adjustments, we are getting a clearer idea of the running costs," explains Peter Armstrong.

24.08.2006 from The Greening of Hedgerley Wood blog:
Before next winter we want to try and improve the performance, and cost, of the ground heat pump system (visit Home Heating link on left for more). So one clear step was to put in more insulation.

24.08.2006 from PlanetArk:
Most Londoners back the idea that cars that do more damage to the environment, like SUVs, should pay a higher congestion charge.

23.08.2006 Every hour 1,712 mobile phones are upgraded in the UK. An exhibition looks at what happens to old mobiles and what scientists and industry are doing to combat the waste.

21.08.2006 from The Independent:
Thousands of wind turbines could be 'planted' in hedgerows on farmers' land in a new UK-wide £200m energy scheme.

21.08.2006 from Corporate Watch:
Drax coal-fired power station in Yorkshire produces over 20 million tonnes of CO2 a year. There are more than 100 countries that produce less. 'Proudly being the least polluting coal power station is like proudly being the least murderous serial killer.'

20.08.2006 from Forbes:
The figure has risen from 48 billion pounds in 2002, to 56 billion in 2004 and 70.2 billion this year. Perhaps nuclear fusion will be the answer to 'energy too cheap to meter'. Don't hold your breath...

19.08.2006 from Scotsman:
Some say carbon card (rationing) proposals look 'very nice' but in practice they would be impossible to control. But there is no alternative to quotas in the long run, claims the originator of the idea, David Fleming.

18.08.2006 from The Herald:
Scotland's native tree population is at threat from global warming, with some species migrating north for more suitable conditions, according to forestry experts.