A Scorching Summer In UK Reveals Crop Circles
Crop marks from the past in drought regions may offer lessons for today’s agriculture.
Wales
UK Government Won’t Back Swansea Tidal Lagoon Project
The UK’s Business Secretary Greg Clark announced on Monday that the Government will not back the £1.3 billion, 320 megawatt (MW) Swansea Tidal Lagoon project in Wales, a move which has been described as “deeply disappointing” given the “massive potential” tidal lagoons have for providing clean electricity.
Britain’s Wind Farms Beat Out Nuclear For First Time Ever
During the first quarter of the year, Britain’s wind farms produced more electricity than ever before and promptly surpassed the amount of electricity generated by the country’s nuclear fleet, similarly for the first time ever.
Wales Aims For Piece Of UK Wave Energy Pie, Eyes Global Market
Thousands of terawatts of wave energy are tantalizingly close, and Wales aims to be among the first nations to harvest some of that blue gold.
Wales Announces Renewable Electricity Target Of 70% By 2030 & Commits £4 Million To Marine…
The Welsh Government has announced this week it intends to set a renewable energy target of 70% by 2030 at the same time as it announced a £4.5 million commitment to boost the marine and tidal energy sector of North Wales.
Scotland & Wales Pledge Cooperation On Brexit Environmental Concerns
The Environment ministers from Scotland and Wales have announced their intention to cooperate on ensuring Brexit will not damage efforts to protect and enhance the UK’s environment.
Schools In England & Wales With Rooftop Solar Face 800% Tax Increase
Public schools in England and Wales will see taxes on their rooftop solar systems increase 800% in April as the UK continues its war on solar power.
UK Marine Energy Leaders & Politicians Gather To Advocate For Further Support
A number of marine energy industry leaders and British politicians gathered Thursday to call on the country’s government to include wave and tidal power in the upcoming Industrial Strategy.
Adrian Ramsay: “We simply cannot keep pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and expect life…
This week Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Adrian Ramsay, Chief Executive of the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales, an education and visitor center demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability.
UK To Commence “Much Tougher Penalties” To Discourage Texting While Driving
As a means of attempting to deal with the widespread, and very dangerous, practice of texting while driving, the UK’s government will begin utilizing “much tougher penalties” against offenders, according to recent reports. The rule change will see offending drivers given 6 points on their license and a £200 fine. … [continued]
