"Birmingham cars could be banned from driving through city centre"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-51088499
Jan 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM | Unregistered CommenterMark Hodgson

Expect Birmingham shops to close earlier than elsewhere.

"Sunshine states
The United Arab Emirates grew its renewable energy use by more than 400% in the last decade and will double it again, in the next 10 years, said Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. chief executive Sultan al-Jaber.
Jan 13, 2020 at 2:44 PM | Unregistered CommenterMark Hodgson"

They had 1 solar panel
They bought 4 more
They might buy another 1 per year?

After Extinction Rebellion was listed as an extremist ideology, we would like to hear if you have been given guidance about the non-violent protest group
Jan 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM Mark Hodgson

No, but all employers should encourage XR employees out of the door and in to the cold fresh air

A troll with a strange type of Turettes? I'll try it -

Sue, Grabbit and Run of Liverpool.

"US coal plants close at near-record rate"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-51085590

"US coal-fired power capacity dropped at the second-fastest rate on record last year, Reuters reports.

About 15,100 megawatts of coal power was retired or converted, it said, despite President Donald Trump's efforts to keep coal jobs in the country.

It was second only to the record 19,300 MW shut in 2015 during President Barack Obama’s administration.

Renewables propped up by government subsidies and cheap natural gas have helped hasten coal's demise."

And, from the same link:

"Sunshine states
The United Arab Emirates grew its renewable energy use by more than 400% in the last decade and will double it again, in the next 10 years, said Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. chief executive Sultan al-Jaber.

"We (ADNOC) will increase our carbon capture utilization and storage program by 500% ... to capture the same amount of C02 as 5 million acres of forest," Jaber also told a sustainable energy event in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi."

"Birmingham cars could be banned from driving through city centre"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-51088499

"Siemens resists climate protests over Australia coal project"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51089468

"Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has urged Siemens to review the contract, and Fridays for Future activists plan to demonstrate against the deal again on Monday."

"Patel defends police over Extinction Rebellion inclusion on extremist list
Home secretary accepts XR is not terror group but says assessment has to be based on ‘security risks’"

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/priti-patel-defends-inclusion-of-extinction-rebellion-on-terror-list

"The case for ... never demolishing another building"

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2020/jan/13/the-case-for-never-demolishing-another-building

"The construction industry is wasteful and creates huge CO2 emissions. But what if new buildings had to be adapted and resused or built only with materials already available?"

"EU trade chief foresees 'financial services for fishing' Brexit bargain
Commissioner says Europe will seek fishery access and UK will want concessions for City"

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jan/13/city-access-eu-markets-eu-fleets-uk-fishing-rights-brexit

The answer should be short and to the point. To those who doubted the value of UK fishing to the EU, and the damage the EU has done to the UK's fishing answer, the evidence is all too clear.

"UN draft plan sets 2030 target to avert Earth's sixth mass extinction
Paris-style proposal to counter loss of ecosystems and wildlife vital to the future of humanity will go before October summit"

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/un-draft-plan-sets-2030-target-to-avert-earths-sixth-mass-extinction-aoe

"Have you been given guidance about Extinction Rebellion?
After Extinction Rebellion was listed as an extremist ideology, we would like to hear if you have been given guidance about the non-violent protest group"

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/have-you-been-given-guidance-about-extinction-rebellion

Jan 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM AK
Thank you. I had not appreciated how quickly some "lavas" weathered.

Volcanic Islands are certainly better for horticulture than sand and coral