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18/04/08
Basques may have lessons for Wales - Western Mail
The Welsh Affairs Select Committee is to travel to the Spanish cities of Barcelona and Bilbao to learn about globalisation.  According to the committee’s chairman, Aberavon MP Hywel Francis, the proudly autonomous nations of northern Spain, Catalonia and the Basque country, of which the two cities are the capitals, have adapted far better to the modern world than Wales.
 
 
21/01/08
UK Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announces review of indirect impacts of biofuel production
Ruth Kelly has today invited the UK's newly established Renewable Fuels Agency to lead a study of the wider economic and environmental impacts - particularly the indirect impacts - of different forms of biofuel production.
 
To read the REA press release on this announcement please click here.
 
 
15/10/07
Bates to challenge Plaid-Labour Government on rubbish proposals
 
09/10/07
“Wales must lead the way with innovative eco-friendly towns” – Mick Bates AM
 
02/10/07
“Wales must ride the crest of the wave and take advantage of tidal technologies now” – Mick Bates AM
 
 
27/07/07
Ecorider's eco-friendly biodiesel ATV
Ecorider have developed an environmentally friendly off road quad bike, which may be the future in eco-friendly transport. 
 
The Ecorider can operate on petrol, diesel or biodiesel and is very low in fuel consumption.  When running on biodiesel the ATV is CO2 neutral, less polluting and with 10 inch wide tyres causes less damage than someone on foot, so does little harm to the surrounding environment.
 
The Ecorider is ideal for many activities such as farming, forestry, gamekeeping, golf, leisure and equestrian use.  Ecorider 'appreciates that it is important that the wildlife, habitats and landscapes which have evolved through the long partnership between people and nature, are maintained for future generations.' 
 
For more information on the Ecorider please click on the link above to visit the Ecorider homepage.
 
 
03/07/07
Politicians debate CAT's new zero carbon blueprint Sustainable Science Symposium 7-8 July
This weekend, politicians from the four main political parties are debating a new policy blueprint for Britain at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).  The discussion about CAT's new report, zerocarbonbritain, is part of the annual Sustainable Science Symposium.

The report recommends a policy-driven plan for reducing Britain’s emissions to zero by 2027. It also explores the possible outcomes of these policies and looks at how our lives could be different in 20 years time.

Using only existing and proven technologies, zerocarbonbritain integrates solutions to the intimately connected issues of climate change, energy security and global equity.
 
The report will be released nationally on Monday 9 July and will also be presented to the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group at the House of Commons.
 
 
20/06/07
Revenue & Customs Brief 43/07 on biofuels simplification
HMRC now confirm that the proposed measures will be introduced on 30 June 2007, as follows:
  • A production threshold of 2,500 litres per annum below which producers will not need to enter premises, submit returns or pay duty, and
  • A reduction in the frequency of returns for all but the largest producers (defined as those producing over 450,000 litres per annum) from monthly to quarterly. 
Please follow the link above for more information.
 
 
18/06/07
Sunseed Desert Technology spends a day at CAT - Spanish environmental organisation AGM in Mid Wales
Sunseed Desert Technology, an environmental organisation and community based in Southern Spain, recently held its AGM at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).

Sunseed was founded in the region of Almeria in 1982, nine years after CAT started in 1973. While both organisations have common aims, their extremely different natural environments have taken their projects in very different directions.

Sunseed is set in a semi-desert with a rainfall of less than 250mm a year – in stark contrast to the heavy annual rainfall in Mid Wales. For this reason, Sunseed has focused on dryland revegetation projects, solar cooking and low impact building practices. It works towards self-sufficient community living, using organic agriculture to coax vegetables from the arid soil.
 
 
05/06/06
BWEA - Small wind turbines
Following a massive growth in interest in small wind turbines, the BWEA has launched an online guide to the topic, covering the range of technologies, grants, planning issues and research. There is also a range of case studies of existing installations.
 
 
18/05/2006
European Biodiesel Board - Press release
EU biodiesel production growth hits record high in 2005 - EBB publishes annual statistics.
EBB official figures confirm that overall biodiesel production in EU-25 had increased from 1,9 million tonnes in 2004 to nearly 3,2 million tonnes in 2005.  This represents an unprecedented 65% yearly growth in biodiesel production.
 
 
10/05/2006
CAT women get hitched in style - Three women hitch-hike to Spain for an eco-friendly holiday
Three brides got hitched by the roadside recently, when they thumbed lifts all the way from Mid Wales to Sunseed, another eco-centre near Almeria, Spain.  Although they were not flying, this was far from a no-frills holiday – to increase their chances of getting lifts, the three women wore wedding dresses throughout the journey, which took them exactly 60 hours....One return flight can emit more damaging carbon dioxide (CO2) than a whole year of driving.  When this greenhouse gas is churned out at high altitudes, it is far more potent than at ground level.
 
 
25/06/2005
Sunseed Desert Technology - A holiday with a difference!
Sunseed Desert Technology is a project set in Southern Spain which aims to 'develop, demonstrate and communicate accessible, low-tech methods of sustainability in a semi-arid environment.'  Hundreds of volunteers go to Sunseed each year and work in a variety of departments, contributing valuable work and ideas.  For more details on a wonderful working holiday experience please visit the link above.
 
 
07/06/2005
Biodiesel is first alternative to complete clean air tests
Biodiesel - an alternative fuel made from renewable resources, such as soybean oil - has become the first and only alternative fuel to have successfully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.  
 
 
23/02/2005
Royal Enfield restorations
Beautifully Restored 1960's Petrol and Diesel Royal Enfields From F2 Motorcycles Ltd.
Have Recently Included Diesel Royal Enfields in the Range Offered.
 
 
8/11/2004
KIWI powerboat record bid tops $1.5M mark in sponsorship
Global Marine Industry Embraces The Earthrace -
Fundraising Target Almost Reached.
 
 
19/10/2004
Students take veggie fueled 'Biobus' on eco road trip
A 15,000 mile tour around the United States is planned by Vermont College students to prove the feasibility of using biodiesel rather than gasoline at schools.
 
 
 
 
 
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