Monthly Archives: December 2010

Global Temperature Change Maps

Posted on December 22, 2010 by talybontenergya

We might be in the middle of a big freeze here but NASA has just published two world maps showing temperature anomalies in the decades starting in 1970 and 2000. The maps above show temperature anomalies, or changes, for 2000-2009 … Continue reading →

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The rise of collaborative consumption

Posted on December 22, 2010 by talybontenergya

There’s a very interesting 15 minute talk on the rise of “Collaborative consumption” – a move away from owning everything as individuals to swapping and/or sharing the goods and resources and skills we own. It’s basically stimulated by the global … Continue reading →

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Belief and Behaviour Change

Posted on December 16, 2010 by talybontenergya

I have come across a very good blog recently (and I’m not the blogging type) and thought i would share details of of a new study that was mentioned in it. Pidgeon et al (2010) conducted a study that shows … Continue reading →

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Feed in Tariffs and Community owned Hydro

Posted on December 9, 2010 by talybontenergya

Chris Blake of The Green Valleys has written an interesting article in this month’s edition of GloballySusDCymru – the Sustain Wales newsletter (Page 12). Chris discusses the problem that the introduction (in April 2010) of Feed in Tariffs poses for … Continue reading →

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November Car Club Report

Posted on December 3, 2010 by talybontenergya

It’s been a difficult month for the car club – our usage was down and then both cars went on the blink pretty much simultaneously. Bluebell started showing low battery levels even when fully charged so she’s gone back to … Continue reading →

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