Emissions trading – notes on a scandal
Another day, another broadside against carbon emissions trading. The FT’s Martin Wolf offers advice to the new Chancellor, including: While …
Women – cycle and live!
Mia culpa on the cycling and jumping red lights thing [see silly Cyclists obey the law and die post]. An …
Cyclists – obey the law and die…!
Women are more at risk of dying in cycle accidents, it seems, because they are more likely to obey the …
Road pricing politics – the art of listening and counting
The politics of the now-closed road pricing petition have been terrible for the environment and quality of life, with 1.8 …
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Food miles… wrong idea, stop using it!
I do occasionally enjoy an early morning BLT sandwich at Paddington station en route to the Bristol head office of …
Renewable energy targets – why is the European Union involved?
The European Union has been busy setting out ambitious ideas for energy and climate policy – see Energy for a …
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No 10 road pricing petition – beware what you wish for…
A new system for citizens’ petitions on the Prime Minister’s web site has attracted well over 1 million signatures for …
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Cooling the Tube – a smug cyclist writes about how hot it gets on the Underground and why
Now back from hols and ready for the next blogging season, but I must turn first to a seemingly obscure …
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Treasury all talk – tax vehicles as if carbon emissions really matter
News reports that the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) recommends raising the top rate of Vehicle Excise Duty to £1,800 (Reducing …
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