Green News & Ideas
Green Technology to be used by top firms to overhaul UK homes
Some of Britain's leading firms are partnering with top academic institutions to develop projects that will overhaul household energy, water, transport and waste provision to drastically cut carbon emissions. Check out the Guardian article here.
Gordon Brown to launch £100bn Wind Energy Programme
Gordon Brown will this week launch a £100bn programme to build thousands of offshore wind turbines that could power most of Britain's households during strong winds and are crucial to meeting the Country's renewable targets. Check out the Guardian article here.
The tyres of the future may be made from dandelions
One species of dandelion, a Russian variety called Taraxacum Kok-saghyz (TKS), produces molecules of rubber in its sap and if two research programmes, one going on in Germany and one in America, come to fruition, it could supplement - or even replace - the traditional rubber tree, Hevea Brasiliensis. Check out the article on the Economist website here.
Glowing Wallpaper to replace lightbulbs?
Glowing wallpaper could replace lamps for lighting homes and offices, according to the government-backed Carbon Trust. Check the Financial Times article here.
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