Responding to the launch of the UK's new "high risk" science agency Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said: “Liberal Democrats have long called on the Government to invest in new technologies that will create future jobs – but a secretive fund spending taxpayer money with next to no oversight isn’t … Continue reading Secretive fund not the answer to UK’s R&D strategy
Information from CO2Value Europe, "The think and do tank dedicated to Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)” Norsk e-Fuel is planning Europe’s first commercial plant for hydrogen-based renewable aviation fuel in Norway Norsk e-fuel is generating renewable fuels from CO2 & water using 100% renewable electricity Leading industry consortium joins forces to make unlimited renewable fuel … Continue reading Europe’s first commercial plant for hydrogen-based renewable aviation fuel
CARBON CAPTURE and UTILISATION (CCU): Carbon Dioxide CO2 is already being used as a raw material to make fuel, cement and other building materials. This is a remarkable advance in our fight against climate change. Recently, I had the chance to speak with climate scientist, Celia Sapart, from CO2 Value Europe, a … Continue reading Carbon Capture – Radio Show and Brilliant Interview
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an investment of £150 billion over the next three years to drive a green economic recovery. The call comes as the Prime Minister is set to unveil plans to invest just £160 million in wind turbines in a speech at the Conservative Party Conference. Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:"People across the UK are worried … Continue reading UK should be more ambitious when it comes to renewables
CO2 is the new gold. Carbon Recycling is the most interesting thing on the technical horizon. 1st October 2019: I enjoyed a fascinating briefing at the European Energy Forum from leaders at Wärtsilä, where they are developing the process of Carbon Recycling. Carbon Dioxide CO2 is captured from the air or directly from emissions streams, … Continue reading This is the Future: CO2 Recycling
If you want a government that will protect the environment, Vote Lib Dem. In government, Liberal Democrats: Secured £37bn investment in renewable electricity. Led Europe to agree the new more ambitious EU-wide climate change target and ...
If you support the environment and green policies, please have a read of the post below. While in government Liberal Democrats doubled renewable energy generation in the UK and planted 1 million trees, extended the coastal path and set up nationwide schemes to promote home insulation. Read on for more information about the achievements of Ed Davey … Continue reading Green in Government
The Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2015 is published today. Our top priority is a World Class Education for all. This will underpin future economic security and ensure everyone gets the best start in life.
LOCAL NEWS: Last week saw parliamentary candidates in our constituency taking part in the Hungerford Question Time, always an important staging post in election campaigning. The usual suspects were on the panel, with Paul from the Green Party replacing UKIP Katherine who was indisposed. Proceedings were well chaired by Greg Furr. Questions ranged from rail electrification (supported … Continue reading Hustings update
Walking is a great way of exploring nature and the outdoors and has clear benefits to health and the environment. If more people walk, rather than take the car, we can cut air pollution, have fewer problems with asthma and bronchitis, tackle obesity and reduce heart problems. As many of my correspondents have pointed out, … Continue reading Walking and Nature – Preserving the Countryside