Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:29:17 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11153 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11153 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:30:47 +0100 Triassic http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11097 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11097 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:52:20 +0100 seascape
http://cleanthames.org/]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10944 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10944 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:12:21 +0100 jamesingram
https://www.gov.uk/oil-and-gas-onshore-exploration-and-production
http://frack-off.org.uk/fracking-hell/frontline/
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/frack-go

Here's a interesting report from an Australian pressure group NTN ,National Toxics Network April 2013
Toxic Chemicals in the Exploration and Production of Gas from Unconventional Sources
http://www.ntn.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UCgas_report-April-2013.pdf]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10938 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10938 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 19:41:20 +0100 jon
https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-people-to-buy-a-home/supporting-pages/help-for-first-time-buyers

The idea is that the Government will underwrite the housing market to a limited degree. Sounds a good idea in principle, but it will mean that if the housing market dips, the Treasury may have to extend the scheme to more than £3,500 million to boost prices (if it doesn't the liability will show up in the Government books): If it does this (and perhaps even if it doesn't), all future Treasury administrations will be dependent upon *preventing* new housing so that the market does not fall.

This doesn't bode well for the concept of green building. What does everyone else think?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10872 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10872 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:21:28 +0100 Paul in Montreal
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/07/09/toronto-rain-flooding-power-ttc.html

The climate sure is a-changin'

Paul in Montreal.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10751 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10751 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:32:15 +0100 ferdinand2000
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/you-blew-it-dave-camerons-wind-turbine-in-the-wrong-spot-7080252.html

It was suppose - with solar - to generate up to 1/3 of his household electricity. Ahem.

Ferdinand]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10679 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10679 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:33:53 +0100 SteamyTea It also says we are better of saving habitat and ecosystems than species.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21829173.000-rebuilding-not-rewinding-is-the-future-of-conservation.html?cmpid=RSS|NSNS|2012-GLOBAL|online-news

I tend to agree with it (mentioned it on the one of the wood burning threads once), but it does have consequences for housing developments.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10249 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10249 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:46:31 +0000 Triassic
http://passivehouseplus.ie/blogs/socio-political-economic-factors-hindering-the-rise-of-passivhaus-in-the-uk.html

The full report is interesting reading - http://www.nhbcfoundation.org/Researchpublications/LessonsfromGermanysPassivhausexperienceNF47/tabid/527/Default.aspx]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9504 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9504 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:12:41 +0100 Triassic
According to Fathom Consulting, however, the plan "could have exactly the opposite effect from the one desired" – causing prices to fall by as much as 30pc, forcing banks to take large losses, and triggering a new credit crunch.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/9500516/State-backed-housebuilding-drive-would-cause-price-crash-warns-Fathom.html#

So what'a happening to house and building land prices in your areas? Around here prices are down but only by a bit, maybe 10%.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10347 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10347 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:27:16 +0000 jamesingram http://www.nuclearinfo.org/article/awe-aldermaston-awe-burghfield/awe-construction-programme-continues-make-headway

"The MOD is to sustain its commitment to the nuclear deterrent by continuing to invest £1bn a year in facilities at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)."
"This agreement, which will see the MOD invest £1bn a year over the next five years,"
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mod-announces-investment-in-nuclear-facilities 2012 link]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10211 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=10211 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:43:07 +0000 Triassic
The European Commission insisted that EU VAT law does not allow EU member states to apply reduced rates on “energy saving materials,” and therefore the U.K. law goes beyond the scope of what is permitted.

The United Kingdom adopted the lower rates to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gases. In its statement announcing the decision to bring the case to the ECJ, the European Commission said it understood that the United Kingdom made the reduced rates part of its “Green Deal” and it supported the objectives of boosting energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy….

http://www.globaltaxwatch.com/2013/02/european-commission-challenges-u-k-reduced-vat-rates-for-energy-efficiency/]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1074 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1074 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:56:54 +0000 James Norton
I have no idea myself and am a bit sceptical of them all but lets try and be optimistic...

J]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9437 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9437 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:33:44 +0100 Joiner
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1390ddfacece3840&mt=application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3Dafe5ce8b16%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1390ddfacece3840%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbR32f1S47OZxMRyIS5z0HAmqP-tKw]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9301 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9301 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:57:17 +0100 Joiner
Key changes are:

· Changes to the rules for new agricultural workers’ dwellings.
· Improvements to make it easier to build affordable housing in Shropshire, including changes to the definition of affordable housing.
· Introduction of minimum size standards for affordable properties.
· Helping builders’ cash-flow, by allowing a longer period in which to pay their affordable housing contribution.
· Developer contributions to affordable housing will remain at 13% until 31st March 2013, by which time the five yearly review of the viability assessment will be available to inform future rates.
· Supporting self-build in Shropshire.


**********************

Excerpts...

"The timescales for paying financial contributions towards affordable housing have
been increased from 2 months after commencement to 12 months and 24 months
for larger and single dwelling developments respectively, to address concerns about
cash-flow problems for developers. The problem is particularly acute for self-build
projects and conversions. The proposed changes will make a significant difference
to assisting development without reducing the contributions made for much-needed
affordable housing."

***********************

"The emphasis of the single plot “build your own” scheme has been clarified as
improving community resilience and sustainability. Changes were made to clarify
the procedures and requirements to qualify for the scheme. Applicants must have a
suitable site, in a recognisable named settlement, be eligible for the scheme on the
grounds of housing need, and meet local connection criteria. Further details have
been added to assist in a clear and consistent operation of the policy.

In assessing the suitability of a site for a single plot, the views of the Local Member
about whether it is in a “recognisable settlement” will be canvassed by the case
officer, whilst keeping the identity of the applicant confidential.

Where local residency is used as one of the criteria to support connection, it must
have been for at least 5 years."

***********************

Full document here... http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy.nsf/open/8E41399C53C8A888802579350047DE62]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9236 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9236 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:21:57 +0100 Ed Davies
http://www.utilityweek.co.uk/news/news_story.asp?id=197047&title=Brussels+tells+UK+to+up+VAT+on+energy+saving+materials+or+face+Court+of+Justice

If it'll mean that VAT on insulation will be higher than VAT on energy then I'd regard that as being a tad counter-productive. Well, barking, really.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9223 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9223 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:57:19 +0100 Joiner
:neutral:]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9141 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9141 Wed, 30 May 2012 09:05:26 +0100 Seret
http://www.energybillrevolution.org/

I'm sceptical of how much influence petitions really have, but it's a good cause and only takes a minute. Good opportunity to have a mini rant at your MP too.

The actual EDM is here, and seems to have drummed up at least some support from our Tory overlords as well as the expected wave of lefties:

http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2012-13/47]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8617 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8617 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:42:13 +0000 Brianwilson Can anyone see the logic in this Gov proposal?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8543 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8543 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:14:54 +0000 Brianwilson Do GBF think the boy has done well?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=3549 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=3549 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:00:35 +0000 Harrison http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8258 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8258 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:44:03 +0000 Brianwilson Can we honestly afford to be involved in another war in that part of the World?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7437 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7437 Mon, 30 May 2011 07:40:39 +0100 SteamyTea http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/29/carbon-emissions-nuclearpower
Especially with the announcement that Germany is decommissioning their nuclear generation. Purely out of interest I note that Germany is the 6th largest global producer of CO2 and the per capita is higher than ours (http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/jan/31/world-carbon-dioxide-emissions-country-data-co2).]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8073 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8073 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:22:50 +0000 Joiner
Which begs the question: "Right for whom?"

Even on the scale of this forum, the thread (started by Jim Ingram) now known as "the biomass thread" took off following Keith's disagreement with the AECB article authors.

And even Tony's profile shows:

"Wood burning: VERY Anti; Global warming: no proof that this is caused by human activity."

And that's coming from a much-respected guy - to do more with his "Builder for 28 yrs now a sustainability consultant" than his BSc chemistry with physics; PhD organic chemistry.

Put Tony and Keith in a room and two guys who otherwise have so much in common in the shape of this forum and what shape of energy policy would you get?

So what chance have the politicians got?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8019 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8019 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:24:28 +0100 Joiner
Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit.

A tourist visiting the area drives through town, stops at the motel, and lays a $100 bill on the
desk saying he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs to pick one for the night.

As soon as he walks upstairs, the motel owner grabs the bill and runs next door to pay his debt to the butcher.

The butcher takes the $100 and runs down the street to retire his debt to the pig farmer.

The pig farmer takes the $100 and heads off to pay his bill to his supplier, the Co-op.

The guy at the Co-op takes the $100 and runs to pay his debt to the local prostitute, who has also been facing hard times and has had to offer her "services" on credit.

The hooker rushes to the hotel and pays off her room bill with the hotel owner.

The hotel proprietor then places the $100 back on the counter so the traveler will not suspect anything.

At that moment the traveler comes down the stairs, states that the rooms are not satisfactory, picks up the $100 bill and leaves.

No one produced anything.

No one earned anything.

However, the whole town is now out of debt and now looks to the future with a lot more optimism.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how a "stimulus package" works.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7930 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7930 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:11:38 +0100 ted
Starts about 22 minutes in http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015yr4p]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7672 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7672 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:18:47 +0100 Paul in Montreal
http://joannenova.com.au/2011/08/blockbuster-planetary-temperature-controls-co2-levels-not-humans/

I still think we should reduce fossil fuel use though - mainly because it's a finite resource.

Paul in Montreal.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7605 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7605 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:22:28 +0100 Joiner http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7588 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7588 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:44:31 +0100 Joiner
...especially with Canada ducking out.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7410 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7410 Sat, 21 May 2011 08:46:40 +0100 Joiner
Opinions so far?

The triumphalism of the shifty RES lot (smug is too polite a word) on getting their appeal granted did nothing to endear them to anyone. Their reaction was totally inappropriate and unprofessional.

The trailer hints at the Law Lords' taking RES to task over their arrogance, so next week's episode should be interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zzwv6]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7286 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7286 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:42:45 +0100 jms452
Does AV:
give more power to green views
or
create a slow blundering goverment continously changing direction]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5550 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5550 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:41:25 +0000 Paul in Montreal
I'm one of the organizers of our local event entitled "Stargazing at The Summit". More details here: http://www.westmount.org/calendar_view.cfm?Event_ID=305

Paul in Montreal.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7150 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7150 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:04:27 +0000 Joiner
Taken from the article in the Bridgnorth Journal: “Around £4 million annually could be raised to spend on improving services, infrastructure and facilities in [the county] under a new charge on developers.”

The Council’s Cabinet has agreed on a levy rate of £40 per sq.m “for residential development in towns and key centres” which is “equivalent to about £4,000 for a new 3-bed home”, and £80 per sq.m “for residential developments in rural areas, equivalent to about £8,000” [per 3-bed home].

“The majority of levy income would be ringfenced to the area where new developments are taking place.”

If it is a replacement for any existing schemes, the best that can be said of it is that at least you can work out what they’ll be demanding off you now, although you’ll still be held to ransom by the “up to 48%” of the building cost for barn conversions in Shropshire.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7030 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7030 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:24:49 +0000 DAI_EVANS Vocational Quals such as diplomas in Engineering and Construction are now at risk of becoming a thing of the past, even though we are about to enter the highest demand for skilled professionals in both sectors, as the level 3 skilled cohort enters retirement. So what next?
I am wondering what people think could/will happen to battle these issues.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6784 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6784 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:49:14 +0000 adrian hollister http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6098 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6098 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:42:46 +0100 storm
It is not about selfish gain at the expense of the planets resources, nor is it about the explotaition of its wild life. ( which includes all captive creatures presently used in farming and for entertainment purposes ) It has nothing to do with consumerism, commerce or personal enterprise, either. It is about coming into harmony, with the Earth, along with all other life forms, for mutual respect and co- operation. Without this, there can be no true – Evolutionary progress, collectively, for humanity.

Carry on as you have to date, regardless of the consequences, and the alternative scenario is a seriously dark period which looms ever nearer as we approach the year 2012. There have already been enough prophecies to cover this, probable, event, so I will elucidate no further.

Gervase, you are happy to continue to abuse “ your “ sheep. Only you do not see it as abuse, as you are in complete denial. The road ahead represents a phase of very challenging times for all of us. The decision toward growth is yours, alone, to make. As, indeed, with each and every one of us. Either we be a part of the problem, or a part of the solution. The choice is up to us.

The atrocities, committed in Nazi Germany under the Hitler regime, Bosnia, Tibet, Afghanistan, indeed all atrocities everywhere, are not committed by monsters with three heads, but by ordinary, decent, members of society, people such as yourself who have been brainwashed to consider, their victims, as unworthy, a mere chattel, without sentience or worth. We are, all of us, capable of anything when disconnected from the feelings and true value of others.


In the secret societies that run this world, behind the scenes of the political arena, stand those who regard, we, the people, the common *herd *, as Sheep. The exact term they use is “ Sheeple “. Like it or not, we are considered their property. All six or so billion of us, and, as, with any excess of live stock, a cull is on the agenda, in the none too distant future. These ruling “ Elite “ have been running the show for many centuries. To them we are considered, dull witted and expendable creatures but of use for economical purpose as well as labour force. Does this ring any bells ?

George Orwells , prophetic, “Animal farm “ covers the situation quite aptly. More recent adaptations such as Chicken run and Babe, also reflect a similar theme. Are you really so obtuse that you fail to see where all this is heading , if we do not raise our consciousness, and with this, our treatment of the planet and its creatures to an acceptable level ?


To truly evolve you must first see the connection between all of the life which surrounds you, and how you are an ~ integral ~ part of that whole. This is where the saying “ We are all one “ comes from. As we harm, abuse, deny freedom to other creatures, so we too shall suffer, so we too will receive the same harsh treatment, in one way or another. Everything we do, returns to us, eventually, for all of life is connected….

“ Sheep have an excellent good long term memory, they can remember as many as fifty faces for up to two years and most particularly they have a keen recall of unpleasant experiences.
Sheep may be capable of using the same system (as humans) to remember and respond emotionally to individuals in their absenceDr Keith Kendrick, neuroscientist, Babraham Research Institute, Cambridge “



“ During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. “ George Orwell]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6128 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6128 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:06:04 +0100 JTGreen
For some people Green building = reducing carbon emissions (with or without reference to embodied energy). For other people, Green building = reducing ecological impact (including but not exclusively carbon emissions). And for others, Green building should, in addition to reducing ecological impact directly, also be compatible with supporting local distinctiveness and a 'green' lifestyle.

Mostly (and overall) these motives/definitions are probably not incompatible, but when specific choices are to be made they may come into conflict (e.g. it is often stated, rather dismissively, that rainwater harvesting is not 'green' on account of the carbon costs involved in the micro-pumping needed to use the water harvested vs. the economies of scale that favour using drinkable water to flush your toilet. But I wonder if that takes into account the issues of sustainable urban drainage in having your entire roof run-off go into an already fragile victorian sewarage system, rather than tank & soakaway?)

thoughts?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5909 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5909 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:04:41 +0100 Joiner http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5887 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5887 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:39:46 +0100 Ev
http://chtodelat.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/the-assault-on-gorky-park-kharkiv-ukraine/


Do watch and read.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5834 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5834 Thu, 20 May 2010 08:20:49 +0100 Mike George
What now for the EPC?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5776 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5776 Fri, 07 May 2010 07:27:13 +0100 RobinB http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5770 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5770 Thu, 06 May 2010 08:49:31 +0100 RobinB
From Electoral Calculus

Chance of winning
LAB 26.63%

CON 37.99%

LIB 26.71%]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4098 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4098 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:59:39 +0100 jamesingram
:shocked:]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5605 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5605 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:30:36 +0100 jon
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/ppsclimateconsultation

"Where there is any difference in emphasis on climate change between the policies in this PPS and in other PPS/PPG in the national series this PPS takes precedence" (page 17)]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5526 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5526 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:20:17 +0000 GBP-Keith
I have a few suggestions for a quick reform:

* Elders only (over 50 yrs old).

* No lobbying by business allowed (even green businesses).

* Only people with a humanitarian history allowed (with an elders only system this should be easy to gain evidence of)

* No political parties, just people.

Any other ideas out there?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5589 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5589 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:40:48 +0100 jamesingram Everybody loves the sunshine. But every year we set our clocks so that we get less of it in our lives, sleeping through the sunlit mornings while we use expensive, polluting electric lights to keep out the dark nights. Lighter Later is a campaign to brighten all of our days, by changing the clocks so we are awake when the sun is out.

The idea is simple: we shift the clocks forward by one hour throughout the entire year. We would still put the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn, but we would have moved an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening, when more of us are awake to enjoy it.

Lighter Later is also the best proof yet of 10:10’s bright idea – that cutting carbon and making life better can and should go hand in hand.
Add your voice today"

http://www.lighterlater.org/

As Franny Armstrong – 10:10’s founder and Director of The Age of Stupid – says:

“Hands up who doesn’t want our country to be safer, lighter, more prosperous and with less pollution? And who doesn’t want to save money on their electricity bills without lifting a finger?”]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4798 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4798 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:58:05 +0000 jon
It struck me how disconnected local Policy is to national Policy. In my area we're planning to increase carbon emissions by 2031 (projections show a minimum of 4% increase according to the Regional Agency) and the local politicians refer to climate change as a 'green issue'. I listened to Simon Hughes (same party as my MP and the local politicos) who seemed to have such a different perspective on the whole thing that I wondered if he's actually in the same party as my local mob.

Is it the same everywhere else? (or is it just us)]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5483 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5483 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39:34 +0000 storm

So what DID ever happen to The Good Life then ? ......




http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/03/11/hilarious-parody-of-american-lifestyle.aspx



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVrIyEu6h_E]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5386 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5386 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:14:17 +0000 storm
It is my contention, that the most thermally optimised house with its solar / wind power generator, its most lovingly restored original features, its log burning stove, its triple glazing, its state of the art air conditioning gadgets, is no more than a tomb if not built upon the strong ethos, of - True - respect and empathy for the environment which surrounds. For, as all will be aware, the quality of the * foundations * of any structure is of supreme importance.


You might state that you love your home and your familly, yet to ignore the plight of your extended home - this Planet- and your extended familly, the insects, the birds and the animals without which you could not survive,. is to create a mockery of life , a mere semblance of stability. For to live without balance is to promote certain doom, to produce nothing but an empty, meaningless shell, a dead thing devoid of a heart which should beat vibrant at its centre.

Do I preach to the choir, here, on a Green forum ? I do not think so, for if that were the case I would have witnessed a significant shift in the world at large by now.

. To illustrate my point please click the link below to watch a short video about the treatment of dairy cows.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/02/18/appalling-video-of-factory-farmed-cows.aspx

If after viewing you still continue to purchase cows milk produced in such a way. Then I hold you personally responsible for the suffering involved. I say this because, those of you who are drawn to this forum are more POWERFUL than you could ever really aoppreciate, what you say, do and represent has repurcussions, globally.
Where you lead, others follow.

Therefore all it really takes is for you people to NOT make purchase's at these large conglomerate supermarkets and simply spread the word. Boycot the milk. Infact, why not boycot the damn supermarkets altogether and TAKE BACK THE REINS of control of your world and of your life, instead of leaving them in the hands of those who do nothing but rape the environment and poison the people for their own gain. Without input from you, these huge explotaition establishments would simply grind to a halt. It is, after all, *your * hard earned cash, * your* loyal patronage, that keeps the monster alive and kicking. So please, do not continue to feed it.

Sure, this could be just another ' heard it all before', yawn, yawn, rant about saving the planet. Another sad and useless effort to motivate the public out of their stupor. Yet, it need not be, for those of you that read this are no ordinary, everyday, deeply entrenched , deeply conditioned members of society. Or are you ?

Indeed I hope not, for it is you who stand to shape this world for the better. That being the case, you have responsibility. Your ecological stance appoints you as the true masters at the helm of this planet.

This is what Ecological building and lifestyle is all about - It is the Very ESSENCE of any TRULY GREEN ENTERPRISE.

Protect what is yours to protect- now - and you guard against, not only the subjugation of your own rights, but also the future rights of your children.

Click on the link below and listen, please, to the VOICE of the children - Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0&NR=1]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5309 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5309 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:05:18 +0000 arthur http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5223 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5223 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:02:21 +0000 jon
http://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/a_renewable_world.html

or know who "the World Future Council" are funded by?]]>