Thursday, July 23, 2009

UK: vision for the future of Bicester - NW Bicester Eco-development

Home - A vision for the future of Bicester - NW Bicester Eco-development

http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4514

The UK will begin to realise what ecotowns mean for the people who live there and for those that dont.
Challenges and opportunities galore and of course my interest is via http://www.eco2h2o.com/

Home - A vision for the future of Bicester - NW Bicester Eco-development

Friday, July 17, 2009

Zero energy homes blessed by GE - SmartPlanet

Its interesting to see from the communications I get from the IT industry (for my other interests) that even they are now flagging up the "zero energy, Zero emission homes" issues for the US and International.
http://www.smartplanet.com/technology/blog/thinking-tech/zero-energy-homes-getting-real/777/

The Obama "yes we can" influence is clear. Leadership now:
http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13748_22-312160.html?tag=nl.e539 interesting video to listen to the emphasis of the speaker. Listen to the numbers for US new builds and retrofit over the next 20 years to cover the whole built environment and hit emission reduction targets.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

zero emission vehicles from the international motor industry

FT.com / Entrepreneurship - Fuelled by a dream of free energy

Tesla and Reva Electric Car leading the way!!

Eco-town status East Hampshire :: Whitehill Bordon awarded Eco-town status!

Keep your eye's and ear's open for UL eco-town announcements. Oxfordshire should be interesting news soon!

East Hampshire :: Whitehill Bordon awarded Eco-town status!: "The town is now set to become one of England's first Eco-towns and will show the rest of the world how to beat climate change."
http://www.whitehillbordon.com/

Thursday, July 09, 2009

BBC iPlayer - Richard Dimbleby Lecture: Facing the Future

For anyone interested in the Triple Bottom Line of economic responsibility, social responsibility and environmental responsibility, I recommend you watch this video!

BBC iPlayer - Richard Dimbleby Lecture: Facing the Future

Listening to the idea's of community capital and other beliefs and concepts is worth opening your mind to, irrespective of what you think of the current situation, the future situation and for that matter the speaker as well.

Monday, July 06, 2009

The elders - Live online Q&A with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Peter Gabriel and Richard branson - opportunity for real "Listening!!"
http://entrepreneur.virgin.com/2009/07/06/live-online-qa-with-archbishop-desmond-tutu/

http://www.theelders.org/

Richard Branson ~ Business Stripped Bare Richard Branson’s Official Website & Blog » Live online Q&A with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Thursday, July 02, 2009

FT.com / Short View

John Authers 2min video is well worth a look on a regular basis even if its only oncea week.
FT.com / Short View
His narative with the various charts build a very interesting picture ove the year if you dip in and out when you want to.