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• Argument Over Solar Subsidies in the UK

  The UK, as with the rest of the world, has seen a dramatic surge in solar power generation over the past few years. the cost of solar panels has dropped... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Pros and Cons of Biomass Energy

  

  One thing we can agree upon is that the perfect energy source simply doesn’t exist yet. Each and every one source of energy we have out there has its own... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• EV’s Are Not Good for the Environment!

  

  That headline or similar claims have been floating about the media for some time now. A 2014 study by the University of Minnesota among others found that EV’s... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Dorset Energized Support West Dorset Election Hustings in Dorchester on 15th...

  

  Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, Dorset Dorset Energized are one of a number of local organisations taking part in the West... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Is Consumerism Dead?

  In a moment of utter boredom with the dismal TV schedule the other night I found myself way down the TV station list watching “Challenge”, wallowing in nostalgi... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Future Improvements in Green Wind Power

  

  As the world’s need for electric power grows, there are certain effects of fossil fuels that require us to look for other opportunities with alternative power... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Wildlife Adventure Holidays with Simon King

  

  I’m really lucky to have a job with so much diversity. As Promotions Manager for Simon King Wildlife each day holds a different challenge, from liaising with... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Will.i.am, Joanna Lumley and the Future

  Several months ago British journalist Joanna Lumely recorded a four day interview with Will.i.am, formerly of the Black Eyed Peas. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• March Prize Draw: Win the Original Wonderbag Portable Slow Cooker

  

  Win a wonderful Wonderbag worth £30 We’ve got another fantastic prize for Lets Get Energized subscribers this month! Wonderbag is a simple but revolutionary,... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Stories of Change – 5th March

  , 19.30 – 21.30 Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1 XR A Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset Event: Local residents share... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Blandford Hill Wind Farm – at Committee Stage, 17th March

  North Dorset District Council will be holding a special North Dorset Development Control (Planning) Meeting on the 17th March to make a decision about the... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Fracking & Better Energy Solutions – Talk in Bridport Dorset, 12th March

  

  Fracking & Better Energy Solutions Talk by Charles Miller Thursday 12 March 2015 Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start Bridport Town Hall, Dorset Admission FREE... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Green Energy Conservation Tips 101

  

  There are many ways and techniques used to save energy so we can make our bills significantly lower, including reducing our carbon footprint and more. But it... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• “I Do”, Will You – Event in Dorchester, Dorset 4th March

  “I do”, Will You – event in Dorchester, Dorset on 4th March 2015 Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset are holding an event in South Street, Dorchester. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Bird

  He could have moved the Bird I was reading recently that a senior American politician from the Climate sceptic camp seriously suggested that anthropogenic... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Why Did We Get an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

  The most compelling reason for the purchase is that we strongly believe fossil fuel use must be reduced for many reasons and EV’s are one of the biggest... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Reaction to January`s Wind Figures

  Another record month for wind but one with a couple of holes in it. The real achievement of wind power in supplying a new record share of our electrical energy... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• February Prize Draw: Win a Place at the STIR Into Action Workshop on Renewable...

  Last month in our prize draw we were offering 1 year subscription to the fantastic inspirational living magazine STIR so look out for the winner to be... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Wind Turbines in the Landscape in Portugal

  I stood on a hill in the Eastern Algarve looking at the beautiful landscape towards Spain. It was too early for Spring Flowers but nevertheless the views were... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Life with Mr T – the Tesla

  

  Here are two pictures. One of our Model S charging in our carport and the other of the solar panels on the roof of our house. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2015 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT