Wind farm debate: have we forgotten why we’re doing this?
The debate surrounding wind power is riddled with money, politics and prejudice. It’s time we began concentrating on the primary reason why we desperately need cleaner energy. Much of yesterday’s news was dominated by energy minister John Hayes’ impromptu attack on wind power. “Enough is enough”, he was reported...
Protesters enter a fourth day of gas-fired power station occupation
The No Dash for Gas campaign group is still in occupation of EDF’s West Burton power station – three and a half days after entering the facility in protest over the government’s reliance on gas. The station has been shut down since the protesters arrived at the site in the early...
Campaigners occupy power station in ‘dash for gas’ protest
A Nottinghamshire gas power station has been forced to temporarily shut down, after a group of climate change campaigners scaled its chimneys to protest against the government’s so-called dash for gas. Five people have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at West Burton power plant, which is run...
British Antarctic Survey cutbacks set to be scrapped
Plans to downsize the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) look set to be shelved following significant opposition from MPs, scientists and campaign groups. It was revealed earlier this year that the research organisation would be merged with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton as part of governmental cost-cutting measures within...
Why policy is the biggest stumbling block of all for renewable energy
“Energy consumed by the United States in one year equals the energy made by the Sun in one millionth of a second”, tweeted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at the weekend. With that in mind, Joseph Iddison looks at the impact of human culture, behaviour and policy on the uptake...
Banks will be allowed to fail in the future
The future head of Britain’s new banking regulator has warned that banks will be allowed to fail. Andrew Bailey will run the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) when it is formally launched on April 1 next year. Bailey hosted an event with banks, insurers, building societies, credit unions and investment...
Renewables receive ‘unequivocal vote of confidence’ in poll
The majority of the British public think the government should back renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, according to an independent poll. Over half (55%) of the 1,734 people surveyed by YouGov think wind power should play a more prominent role in the UK’s energy mix, while...
Manifesto published to accelerate ‘community energy revolution’
A high-profile alliance of charities, co-operatives and organisations has published a manifesto to help advance community-owned renewable energy in the UK. Energy secretary Ed Davey is set to meet with the group, which is led by The Co-operative and Forum for the Future, to discuss the policies needed to...
Ecoislands Global Summit opens for sustainability collaboration
More than 20 islands and regional communities from across the world will gather in Cowes on the Isle of Wight today, for the inaugural Ecoislands Global Summit – an event that aims to lay out a ‘greenprint’ for a sustainable future. The summit – which is fronted by the...
ING exit deal could limit consumer choice
Government plans to increase competition in the banking sector will be dealt a blow after ING Direct said it would exit the British market. Concerns have been raised consumer groups and commentators that the agreement with Barclays will result in less choice for consumers. The deal illustrates Barclays’ focus...
Ed Miliband: “I believe we have duty to leave the world a better place than we found it”
In a speech that was light on policies in general and sustainable policies specifically, Ed Miliband made one comment very early on that resonated at Blue & Green Tomorrow. Leaving the world a better place than we found it is a core principle of sustainability and we are far...
Labour’s legally-binding financial returns would wreck sustainable investment
Labour leader Ed Miliband has threatened to break up big banks and cap pension charges at his party’s annual conference, but it’s his stance on imposing a legally-binding return threshold on financial services firms that will significantly worry ethical investors. Miliband’s proposals would mean that pension funds and banks...
Government attacked on proposed cuts to British Antarctic Survey
MPs, scientists and campaign groups have called on David Cameron to reverse the decision to downsize the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – a 50-year-old organisation at the forefront of climate change research. Reports claim that the Cambridge-based centre is going to be merged with the National Oceanography Centre in...
Renewables production shoots up in latest DECC energy figures
Renewable energy capacity in the UK has increased by 42% in a year, according to figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). In total, DECC says there is now 14.2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity installed across the country – compared to 10GW in September...
Bringing a charitable boost to the world of foreign exchange
Global Ethical Brokerage in Tunbridge Wells has developed a new initiative in the world of foreign exchange. Simon Roberts, its managing director, has created a ‘not just for profit’ enterprise committed to corporate social responsibility, and he spoke about it with Alex Blackburne. After a long career in the...
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