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GIS can save the East European economies
The Hungarian government made headlines in the autumn when it announced closing one of the first substantial AAU deals. The terms were kept confidential but it is widely understood that the proceeds were earmarked for investment into domestic energy efficiency … Continue reading
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The cranky psychology of domestic emissions
Household energy use is the biggest single category of emissions and significant reductions here require neither new technology nor new laws. Just common sense. This, unsurprisingly, seems to have been overlooked by policymakers. The fear of catching cold is embedded … Continue reading
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Greentech update – switching off
Switching off televisions is one of the most satisfying of measures to combat climate change. And Cornfield Electronics of the USA can sell you a universal remote control device, called TVB-Gone, which allows you to turn off practically any television … Continue reading
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Chefs showing us the way
If we want to do something about greenhouse gas emissions then we should look to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jamie Oliver, and Gordon Ramsey. And forget about Brown, Barroso, and Sarkozy. With their TV shows like The River Cottage Treatment, The Ministry … Continue reading
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The greening of Emil Szontagh
In January 1960 Emil Szontágh, a resident of Pécs, a city in southern Hungary, was awarded this certificate. The certificate recognises Mr Szontágh’s outstanding performance in the recycling competition organised by the MEH company of Baranya and Tolna County. Note … Continue reading
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