Green Politics
Gordon Brown is right to resist fuel payments ( 6 September 2008)
The calls for a one-off fuel payment are misguided and the government's proposal for energy efficiency is the only way to give real help.
Channel 4's great climate swindle (23 July 2008)
The Great Global Warming Swindle was controversial when it was aired by Channel 4 and now Ofcom has found that it failed to present an impartial view and treated interviewees unfairly.
POLL: How should the government make the country green? (19 March 2008)
The government is increasing environment-related taxes but is it the best way to drive greener behaviour in the country? Take our poll and tell us what you think would be most effective.
Livingstone's free cycle scheme is ill conceived! (20 February 2008)
London is just not geared up to safe biking!
US mayors falling short of environment commitments (14 January 2008)
Over 600 US mayors pledged to meet or beat the Kyoto targets. Yet while some have made great changes, others can barely remember signing the agreement.
Green council buildings showing the way (17 December 2007)
Hampshire County Council's refurbished headquarters will reduce energy by over 50% and is part of a growing number of council-led green building projects across the UK.
Who's greener? Brown or Cameron (19 March 2007)
Gordon Brown and David Cameron promoted their green philosophies last week. So what was the reaction on the blogs?
European energy agreement reached ( 9 March 2007)
The European agreement on increased use of renewable energy is a great step forward, but there is a long way to go before real action takes place.
Euro car proposals right idea (19 February 2007)
The European Commission have compromised over car emissions plans following pressure from car makers, but the plans are a big step in the right direction.
Tony Blair gives 'muddled' green leadership ( 9 January 2007)
The UK government has been a key driver in global environmental issues, but Tony Blair's latest interview suggests he cares much less about climate change.
Top 100 Eco Heroes (30 November 2006)
The Environment Agency's poll of 100 Eco-Heroes covers a broad spectrum of people who have influenced public opinion and made a real difference.
Funny parody of Gore's Inconvenient Truth (19 September 2006)
I really enjoyed this. A very funny sketch parodying Al Gore and his documentary - An Inconvenient Truth. Although it's a mickey-take, it reinforces the key points nicely. The Convenientest Truth Enjoy....
Al Gore bandwagon comes to town ( 8 September 2006)
After reading so much about Al Gore and his new movie/book/lecture tour in the US, the UK is about to see it all first hand. An Inconvenient Truth opens in cinemas here on 15th September. The posters are going up...
How would you spend the US federal budget? (25 August 2006)
I saw an ad on City Hippy's website linked to a Ben & Jerry's page that intrigued me. Ben & Jerry's American Pie campaign aims to redistribute US federal budget from the military to better care and services for children....
Al Gore - green hero or vain villain? (23 August 2006)
Al Gore has been on the receiving end of both good and bad press recently, especially in blogs. On the one hand there is scepticism that he really is a green evangalist and some believe he is merely jumpng on...
Blair and Arnie sidestep Bush on environment ( 2 August 2006)
George W Bush - the scourge of environmentalists worldwide - must be a little upset with his friend Tony Blair this week. Bush has refused to commit to stretching emissions reductions. Tony Blair has had no joy in persuading him...
