Weekly column by EUA's Chief Executive
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24
Jun
No time for one-upmanship – energy is a serious business
24th Jun 2019
Achieving NetZero by 2050 in the UK, as agreed by Government, is a challenge but it is possible.
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17
Jun
17th Jun 2019
Two weeks ago I met with Chris Stark, CEO of The CCC with a team from Worcester Bosch at their factory. The purpose was to show Chris whe...
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10
Jun
Never underestimate the ability of humans to scupper the best laid plan
10th Jun 2019
The UK led the world in creating the Climate Change Committee, advising Parliament on how to meet its international and legal obligations...
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3
Jun
Climate change emergency, but not just now.
3rd Jun 2019
I rarely stray into political debates these days but I’m making an exception this week.
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20
May
Moral dilemma for the proponents of gas
20th May 2019
Let me begin my hoping that readers of this blog recognise that I am a great advocate of the gas networks and the future role of gas in t...
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13
May
13th May 2019
It was good to see the Committee on Climate Change calling for a step-change in afforestation. About time too.
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6
May
The big picture and little local difficulties
6th May 2019
It would be amiss not to reference the big news this week – the launch of the Climate Change Committee report on achieving “N...
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29
Apr
29th Apr 2019
I bet you’ve seen those old World War 2 posters with various slogans, all designed to ultimately bring about victory. “Carele...
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15
Apr
They say a picture is worth a thousand words
15th Apr 2019
I’m taking the unusual step of adding a photograph to my weekly blog this week, now let me explain why and what’s the context.
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8
Apr
Dylan Thomas spells it out, we will not go gently into this dark night.
8th Apr 2019
It feels a bit under siege at the moment, partly due to entirely valid debate about how to decarbonise the UK and partly due to those see...
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1
Apr
1st Apr 2019
The Brothers Grimm are associated with fairy-stories, make believe tales that fascinate children. The harsher reality is that they are ac...
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25
Mar
Twitter secrets give pause for thought
25th Mar 2019
I confess to using Twitter and occasionally I’ve been known to be provocative and stir things up – all in a good cause of cou...
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18
Mar
18th Mar 2019
During Bill Clinton’s first Presidential election campaign, his team were determined to keep the focus on what they knew mattered &...
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11
Mar
11th Mar 2019
I rarely use this blog to heap praise on EUA and the team, we’re all a modest bunch here in Kenilworth. But today I’ll make a...
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4
Mar
Shane Warne is not the only spinner it seems.
4th Mar 2019
Last week’s Climate Change Committee report certainly created the headlines, and believe me that wasn’t accidental. There is...
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25
Feb
25th Feb 2019
I have a confession to make, some weeks I struggle to write my blog, not certain if there is anything to comment on. This isn’t one...
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18
Feb
They talk the talk, will they walk the walk?
18th Feb 2019
There’s a great phrase, it’s meant to flush out BS and get to the facts – “put your money where your mouth is&rdq...
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11
Feb
“The voters are never wrong”, policymakers take note
11th Feb 2019
It’s an old adage, and despite what you might think about their choice, politicians only perish when they think the voters are wron...
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4
Feb
Last week was cold, glad boilers are keeping us warm.
4th Feb 2019
OK, it wasn’t a Polar Vortex, more a typical cold snap to be expected when you live in the northern part of the hemisphere, but the...
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28
Jan
Low hanging fruit isn’t always good to pick, just ask Adam and Eve.
28th Jan 2019
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard energy “experts” glibly speak of low hanging fruit regarding decarbonisat...
Mike Foster
EUA's Chief Executive
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