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Don’t Drive - Flying By Plane Is Greener Way To Travel

Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

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Despite airlines now talking about carbon-neutral growth and bio-fuels, they already have a green feather in their cap: flying by plane causes less carbon emissions than driving a car.
A study (PDF) from the University of Berkeley, California found that the carbon footprint of flying, generally held to be the most environmentally polluting form of transport, [...]

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UK Budget Brings Green Rewards To Renewables, Power Companies, Energy Efficiency And Cars

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Ross.

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Small-scale renewable energy systems, power companies, energy efficiency products and car firms were the main ‘green’ winners in the UK’s latest Budget in an effort to bolster spending on green initiatives during the economic downturn. Before today, the UK was languishing near the bottom of the world league table for the percentage of economic stimulus [...]

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White Is The New Green!

Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

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At a time when companies have their sights fixed on saving energy and cutting costs by using measures such as energy efficient lighting, insulation, natural ventilation and other energy-saving technologies, one weapon in the energy efficiency arsenal receives little attention: colour.
No, this isn’t a racially-orientated discussion on Obama’s green agenda, but recognising the reflection and [...]