Category Archives: Fact Sheets
Omnivore or Vegetarian? Is it really that simple?
This leaflet outlines the questions around a meat heavy diet and the environmental impact that this has. View the leaflet here (pdf – 205kB) >>
An Introduction to domestic Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels
This paper aims to provide an introduction to the main issues around PV to help consumers make an informed decision about PV for domestic use. The fact sheet raises questions around energy payback times, rare and dangerous materials, and costs. Read the fact sheet here (pdf – 317kB) >>
Posted in Fact Sheets, Publications
Tagged Climate change, Photovoltaics, Sustainability, Sustainable energy security
The impact of animal farming on people and planet
The World Bank estimates demand for meat and dairy products will grow by 85 per cent by 2030. This demand comes predominantly from the industrialised, developed world. Meat and dairy production can have severe consequences for climate change and resource depletion. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in their … More…
Posted in Fact Sheets, Publications
Tagged Climate change, Livestock, Sustainability, Sustainable development
General Introduction to Fact Sheets
The fact sheets (or briefing papers) on ethical dilemmas which QCEA has been producing during the course of 2009/10 attempt to take a common sense approach to some of the questions facing people who want to do the right thing for the environment, for climate change, but who are confused … More…
Car scrapping – sense and nonsense of a popular sceme
In September 2009 the British government decided to extend the funds of the car scrappage bonus to an additional 100,000 vehicles with the aim of mitigating the impacts of the financial crisis on the struggling car industry and to prevent possible lay-offs. This initiative rewards people who want to scrap their old … More…
Posted in Fact Sheets, Publications
Tagged Car scrappage, Climate change, CO2 emissions, Energy efficiency, Sustainable energy security
Leaflet: Quaker Vision
This leaflet indicates the Quaker Council for European Affairs views on the areas that we work on and also highlights policy that we promote at the EU and Council of Europe level. Read “A Quaker Vision of Europe” here
Train or plane? Ethical choices
This leaflet outlines the questions surrounding aviation and train travel. View the leaflet here (pdf – 248kB) >>
Posted in Fact Sheets, Publications
Tagged Air travel, Climate change, CO2 emissions, Sustainable energy security
Train or plane, ethical and policy choices
This fact sheet looks at the differences in environmental impact of travelling by plane or train. It highlights the difficulties in calculating carbon emissions and highlights green(er) opinions and options for consumers and policy makers. Read the fact sheet here (pdf – 121kB) >>
Posted in Fact Sheets, Publications
Tagged Climate change, CO2 emissions, Energy savings, Sustainable energy security
