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Why Lomborg is Wrong

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 16.05.2013 | UK
Anders Lorenzen

Bjørn Lomborg he claimed that green energy technologies are too expensive and energy inefficient, and we should frack more and reduce subsidies for renewable energy. I will try to tackle his points and clarify why I believe he is wrong on almost every single issue.

400 PPM, We Know What We Have to Do

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 13.05.2013 | UK
Anders Lorenzen

Its clear what we need to do to avoid dangerous climate change; we must wean ourselves off fossil fuels, leave the remaining ones in the ground and make the big switch to renewable energy.

Will We Finally Witness a Cycling Revolution in London?

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 15.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Anders Lorenzen

As a cyclist myself, I congratulate Boris on scaling up his transport ambitions and recognising the benefits of making London a cycle friendly city; if just some of his plans go through, they will be a great victory for cycling in London. The plans however face many obstacles...

Modern Environmentalism - 'People Would Rather Believe Than Know'

Ben Acheson | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Politics
Ben Acheson

When E.O. Wilson said "people would rather believe than know", he perfectly summed up modern environmentalism; the movement which has been radicalised to the extent that its policies are now better described as anti-science, anti-business and even anti-human; not pro-environment.

Gove's War on the Teaching of Climate Change

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 03.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Anders Lorenzen

Education Secretary Michael Gove has for several years been campaigning for climate change to be removed from the national curriculum for under 14-year-olds in the subject of geography. This has now moved forward and has officially been proposed by Gove's department which has opened a consultation period on the issue.

In Africa, Solar Offers Much More Than Clean Energy

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 10.05.2013 | UK
Anders Lorenzen

In Africa, a solar revolution with different motivation is underway. Whereas in Europe, solar is part of the renewable energy mix that will help wean the European Union off CO2, in Africa, many people have not heard about climate change and a similar impetus does not exist for tackling fossil fuel dependency. In Africa a more urgent desire exists simply to 'develop'.

What Happened to Denmark's Green Credentials?

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 04.05.2013 | UK
Anders Lorenzen

Denmark, a country that despite its small size and population, continues to be seen as a world leader on sustainable development, green growth, energy efficiency and bold carbon reduction plants.

Why Ocean Protection Is More Critical Now Than Ever Before

Anders Lorenzen | Posted 26.04.2013 | UK
Anders Lorenzen

Around 71% of our planet's surface is covered in water, hence we quite often refer to it as the blue planet. It's a whole different world that the majority of us, including myself, do not know much about.

Global Warming: Governments Must Act

Adnan Al-Daini | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK Politics
Adnan Al-Daini

When people hear of a global temperature rise of 2 to 3 degrees, most people in the UK would say, please give me a bit of that, it would be nice to be warmer, and reducing my heating bill would be a bonus. But what does it mean globally?

Can Gas Ever Be Green?

Karan Chadda | Posted 09.12.2012 | UK Politics
Karan Chadda

The harsh reality is that, even when you factor in the environmental risks, fracking could be the best short-term solution for the UK's energy needs.

Love Is In The Air

Caters News | Sara C Nelson | Posted 16.07.2012 | UK

Flamingos gathering in the shape of a heart made this a once in a lifetime shot for one lucky photographer flying over Yucatan, Mexico. Klaus Nigg...

Ted Thornhill

Outrage As Number Of Animal Experiments Increases

HuffingtonPost.com | Ted Thornhill | Posted 10.07.2012 | UK

A rise in the number of animals being used in scientific experiments has been met with anger by campaigners. On Tuesday the Home Office announced i...

Fin-tastic! Trout Have 'Magnetic Noses' To Help Them Navigate, Say Researchers

PA | Posted 10.07.2012 | UK Tech

Trout have cells in their noses that act like tiny compasses to help them navigate, a study has shown. Scientists used a new method to identify the...

Australia: One Step Forward, Four Steps Backward

Tim Hall | Posted 18.08.2012 | UK Politics
Tim Hall

Hearing your home country described as an environmentally backwards mining outpost is more than enough to fire up any young greenie. Especially when you're not the one saying it.

Is The Government Living Up To Its Green Promises?

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 18.05.2012 | UK Politics

Just 2% of people think the coalition is living up to Prime Minister David Cameron's promise to be the "greenest government ever", a poll revealed tod...

New Species Of Catshark Discovered In Galapagos

Eureka! | Posted 08.03.2012 | UK

Scientists conducting deep-sea research in the Galapagos have discovered a new species of catshark. The Bythaelurus giddingsi is described in the ...

BP In £4.9 Billion Settlement Deal

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 03.05.2012 | UK

BP is to outlay £4.9 billion on thousands of people hit by by the oil giant's Gulf of Mexico disaster. The company said it expected the money - 7....

Tornados Sweep Across US

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 03.03.2012 | UK

The death toll continues to rise in the wake of powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes that ripped across the American Midwest. At least 35 people ha...

The Building Regulations: Taking the Next Step Towards Zero Carbon Homes

Andrew Stunell | Posted 02.04.2012 | UK Politics
Andrew Stunell

The consultation will run until 27 April. If we are to ensure that the government delivers on its promise to be the greenest government ever, then I hope Liberal Democrats across the country will respond to the consultation positively, and ensure we can move further down the path to Zero Carbon Homes.

Solving Climate Change the Steve Jobs Way

Chris Deary | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Chris Deary

Climate change does not have an awareness problem. It does, however, have a marketing problem. Plenty has been done to raise awareness, but very little has been done to effectively market green solutions to the general public.

Merde It's Vert! Eiffel Tower Could Be Turned Green

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 30.11.2011 | UK

The Eiffel tower is to be turned green and covered in plants in a reported £65m move that has angered lovers of the enduring French symbol of love. ...

Wind Farms To Wind Down For Futuristic Energy Pods?

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 26.12.2011 | UK

Reports that wind farms have been forced to close overnight because its been too windy, have not only had the National Grid in a bluster but drawn att...

PHOTOS: Work Begins On World's Largest Solar Bridge In London

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 04.12.2011 | UK

Construction has begun on the world’s largest solar bridge. Due for completion in 2012, the bridge, which spans the Thames at Blackfriars Statio...

Those in Rented Homes Shouldn't Have to Suffer in the Cold; the Time for a Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency is now

Luciana Berger | Posted 13.09.2011 | UK Politics
Luciana Berger

This issue particularly affects people who rent their homes. There are an estimated 680,000 private rented properties in England with the worst energy efficiency ratings of F and G; over 40 per cent of these households live in fuel poverty.

It's Time to End Unfair Energy Price Rises

Luciana Berger | Posted 05.11.2011 | UK Politics
Luciana Berger

Instead of standing back minsters should be taking urgent action to curb soaring prices. Labour's approach would mean a real change - more competition, fairer bills, transparent pricing and extra support for those who need it.