1. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? By Joél Shadbolt

2. Renewable Energy Energy plays an indispensable role in modern society. We all depend on a constant and reliable supply of energy; for our homes, businesses and for transport. But have you ever thought about the source of the energy you use? Neglected by the UK?

3. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? Change.... The majority of the UK’s energy comes from burning fossil fuels such as; coal, oil and gas. In the 1950’s coal made up for 90% of the UK’s energy. However the mix of sources being used across the UK has changed significantly...

4. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? 40% 2% 8% 17% 33% The use of renewable energy in UK, 2005:

5. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? The burning of fossil fuels produces 6.3 billion metric tons of CO2 per year! A major contributor to global warming

6. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? The amount and proportion of Renewable Energy is set to rise largely in the near future due to Government policy and programmes backing green energy. 10% of UK’s energy from renewables by 2010 and 25% by 2025. Government apply a £100m boost to the cause!

7. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? BUT ITS NOT ENOUGH!... Since 2005 the use of renewable sources has increased to 3%, this shows a very slow increase rate and indicates renewables are being seriously neglected. This also raises an eyebrow to the government’s pledge of 10% by 2010. Meanwhile.... CO2 emissions increase! Global warming gets worse! The environment gets worse!

8. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? NO EXCUSE!.... There are several affective energy sources to produce green energy; BIOMAS S

9. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? THE BENEFITS!.... Using renewable energy can provide many benefits, including: Reducing dependence on non-renewable energy. Helping to keep the air clean. Helping to reduce the production of carbon dioxide. Creating new jobs in renewable energy industries.

10. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? How to get involved... There are several established global organisations whom provide a necessary backing to increase the use of renewable energy sources, supporting these organisations can be your part to supporting for a better future! Friends of the Earth www.foe.org.uk Wavegen www.wavegen.co.uk Tidal Electric www.tidalelectric.com

11. Renewable Energy Neglected by the UK? References... BBC NEWS http://news.bbc.co.ukhttp://news.bbc.co.uk Earthguide http://earthguide.ucsd.eduhttp://earthguide.ucsd.edu Paper on Renewable Energy http://rael.berkeley.edu/files/2001/Herzog-Lipman- Edwards-Kammen-RenewableEnergy-2001.pdf http://rael.berkeley.edu/files/2001/Herzog-Lipman- Edwards-Kammen-RenewableEnergy-2001.pdf BOOK - Renewable Energy Policy and Politics: A handbook for Decision-Making Friends of the Earth www.foe.org.ukwww.foe.org.uk