10 Energy Myths

Renewable technologies have had a tough time of it ever since they came onto the scene almost a hundred years ago. In response to their continued attack Chris Goodall, author of Ten Technologies to Save the Planet decided to dispel some widely held myths on the Guardian website. Highlights include: Nuclear power is cheaper than other low-carbon energy sources and Electric cars are slow and ugly.
You can read the full article here. There is a discussion of these myths here connected to the run-up to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
Chris Goodall's new book, Ten Technologies to Save the Planet, is published by Profile books, priced £9.99.

Another Nomination

In April we were told of our success in being nominated for a Cornwall Business Award in the Best Website Category. Entering on behalf of Bedruthan Steps Hotel, the website is a terrific fusion of intuitively tactile high design and practical functionality. Kieran's design encourages the casual viewer to 'discover' the various aspects of the website and the hotel in turn, whilst the visitor set on booking a room is able to do so quickly and efficiently. Through the use of an interactive 'window with a view' on each reception page, the visitor 'explores' their way to each page rather than just being taken there.
To see the website for yourself click here.
The winners will be announced at the awards dinner at the St. Mellion International Hotel, Golf and Country Club on May 14th, when I will let you know of the result...

Peak Oil Parliamentary Speech

Prof. Thomas Homer-Dixon, author of 'The Upside of Down' and 'The Ingenuity Gap' is giving a major speech hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group On Peak Oil and Gas on 5th May. Entitled How Should We Respond to the Converging Crises of the 21st Century? the speech is concerned with Climate Change, Peak Oil, Economic Meltdown, Environmental Degradation and Population Growth.
If you happen to be in London on the 5th May the speech is being given at the Grand Committee Room within the House of Commons from 1830-2000hrs. For more information click here.

Adobe Goes Green

At ETech 2009 in San Francisco last month, Adobe Chief Technology Officer Kevin Lynch announced a series of programs that could transform designers awareness of sustainability.
View the speech he gave here: