Monthly Archives: February 2008

Eco-Car Adverts

This is the start of a new series of posts looking at the newfound environmentalism of car manufacturers. I am going to be scanning in any adverts I find which I find slightly “greenwash-esque”. Here’s the first from today’s Guardian. … Continue reading

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Powered by Pond Scum: Could biodiesel from algae be a viable transportation fuel?

There are over 26 million cars on the roads of the UK and the vast majority of these are fuelled by fossil fuel derived oil. As well as the price of fuel steadily increasing, climate change and geopolitical issues have … Continue reading

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World Running Dry: An examination of the concept of “virtual water” in relation to the impending global water crisis

“The lectures during the A3 module showed how water is becoming scarcer even in maritime climates such as the UK. Examples were given on how to adapt both buildings and our own habits to reduce the 148 litres per day … Continue reading

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Back from CAT again

I’ve just spent another week in the fabulous place that is CAT in Wales. The weather was perfect – a little bit different to the flooding that took place last month. We went to a great party at the Corris … Continue reading

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