Monthly Archives: June 2012
The most stupid solution to the Stand By ‘problem’
Yesterday Defra published a new report saying that ‘Computers, televisions and other electrical products plugged in but not in use or left on standby cost the UK up to £1.3 billion in electricity bills every year.’ The solution already exists. … Continue reading
What is the opposite of green? Ask the Government…
I’m getting board writing how this Government, which came to power with ‘Call Me Dave’ and his hug a husky philosphy promising to be ‘The Greenest Government Ever’ has infact done nothing of the sort, even making environmentalists look back … Continue reading
2+2=5: ActionAid maths at work
You probably saw a report and press release by ActionAid the other week, trotting out the familiar NGO message that biofuels cause hunger in the developing world by pushing up food prices. According to the charity, its report, Biofuelling the … Continue reading
EMR: Energy Muddle Resurrected
While the Enagri blog was on its hiatus and I was away (figuratively, not literally, although I did go to Spain for 4 days for work), both the House of Commons and various Committees have been discussing the possible implications … Continue reading
Is this the most unfortunate company name in bioenergy?
Sorry that it’s been so long since I last blogged… I could make a load of excuses, but instead here’s a humerous link I’ve been saving… A report last month on the allAfrica website covered a new development in Kenya … Continue reading
