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Fuel Cell Technology in the UK

Reethira Kumar — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:50:41 +0000

Fuel cell technology is a pollution-free electricity generation technology that is expected to compete with traditional methods of creating and distributing electricity. Fuel cells can be likened to a continuously fuelled battery that operates by using the chemical properties of hydrogen and oxygen to create useable electric current.
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Rethinking Plastics in the UK

Reethira Kumar — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:57:45 +0000

In the process of reconstructing the global economy especially after the G20 summit, where international trade protectionism was advised against, it would make sense to act in unison with respect to even conserving the environment and formulating common legislations on materials like plastic.

So why is it that the UK and Europe are looking at new initiatives to recycle plastic while developing countries (India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and even Rwanda) are looking to ban their use completely. Which is the more profitable and productive alternative?

Towards a ‘Green’ Economy

Reethira Kumar — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:58:34 +0000

Market Facilitation in Ecosystem Services; Contemporary Developing Cases in the UK

Is there reason to believe that there maybe profit to be made by investing in eco investments while conserving the environment?

There does exist some scepticism about the market’s involvement in green initiatives. Even though research conducted by Frost & Sullivan about the telecom industry, which is yet to be published, next month (but was mentioned in The Guardian in late April) apparently shows that there is no measurable link between a company’s share price and investments in green initiatives. However, if pursued they could reflect an improved brand value for a company with an environmental focus.