Investing And Divesting - Fossil Fuels And Renewables

Calls for organisations and individual investors to divest from stocks, bonds and investment funds in fossil fuels are increasing.   Fossil Free, a campaign from international environmental organisation 350, urges divestment from the top 200 publicly-traded coal, oil and gas companies as between them they hold most of the world’s fossil fuel reserves.  

Will Nuclear Power Europe's Future?

Gilles Merritt flanked by Jo Leinen and Patrick Moore

Last night’s Debating Europe debate on the future of nuclear energy in Europe raised many interesting issues that Europe will have to consider in tackling its energy needs. Moderated by Gilles Merritt, Secretary General of Friends of Europe, the panellists were Patrick Moore, arguing in favour of nuclear energy, and MEP Jo Leinen arguing against.