Lindsay Wilson, Author at Renew Economy

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11 charts that will help you understand climate change
Every year a disparate collection of 88 wonks from 68 organisation in 12 countries work tirelessly to produce the Global Carbon Budget.
Lindsay Wilson

Oct 7, 2014

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It’s not where solar panels came from that matters, it’s where they are going that counts
One of the most infuriating things about reading advice for people wanting to reduce their carbon footprint is the colossal lack of perspective people some folk have when it comes to cutting emissions.
Lindsay Wilson

Jun 10, 2014

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Is Europe paying the price for its solar leadership?
Parts of Europe could be feeling the effects of starting the solar party on their own.
Lindsay Wilson

May 9, 2014

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What’s the greenest car? A short guide to vehicle emissions
A guide to vehicle emissions of four petrol cars and electric vehicles using four different types of electricity (coal, oil, gas and solar).
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 29, 2014

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10 charts that explain climate change mitigation
A pictorial summary of the IPCC’s Mitigation of Climate Change report using its main charts. I’ll try to keep it punchy (high confidence).
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 24, 2014

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Beyond efficiency: 5 key ingredients for a sustainable home
If climate change features highly in your concept of sustainability then here are 5 essential ingredients for a sustainable home.
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 23, 2014

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Fossil fuels should be for making stuff, not for energy
We might continue to use fossils fuels for making stuff where necessary, but we should stop using them as our go-to energy source.
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 17, 2014

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The 5 key elements of sustainable transport
A great graph on the carbon intensity of travel – from flights to bicycles. And 5 tips on making transport more sustainable.
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 11, 2014

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EV wedge: How electric vehicle fuel savings vary by country
Almost everywhere it is cheaper to power an EV than fuel a car. The cost gap between these options is called the EV Wedge .
Lindsay Wilson

Mar 24, 2014

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Five simple ways to save food
Every year the world wastes enough food to fill a bin 1.2km wide, 1.2 km deep and 2.1 km tall. Here are five ways to help you save food in your home.
Lindsay Wilson

Mar 7, 2014

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Which country has more solar capacity than rest of world combined?
For a little perspective let’s compare the global installed capacity of solar water heating (WH) and solar photovoltaics (PV).
Lindsay Wilson

Feb 27, 2014

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5 Stunning small homes . . . but would you live in one?
There is a growing movement of people embracing the idea that for them less home might mean more life.
Lindsay Wilson

Feb 24, 2014

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