Category Archives: Anaerobic Digester

Climate Action, food and farming: a seismic shift for the NFU?

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Miles King

Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with my critical views on the National Farmers Union, the NFU – over the years. So be prepared for a shock, brace yourselves and read on. Or stop now if your cognitive … Continue reading →

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#Unchecked launches. The need for Regulation and Enforcement.

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Miles King

A new campaign launches today  – called Unchecked. The premise is that Regulation (yes with a capital R) is a Good Thing  – for people, communities, the environment, the climate, society. And while Regulations (ie the rule book) are vital, … Continue reading →

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Sense and Nonsense on Biogas

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Miles King

Maize grown specifically for Anaerobic Digesters to produce “biogas” is an increasingly common crop in England, especially in the South West. The area under Biogas Maize increased by 55% in 2016 compared to 2015, to 52000ha. The National Farmers Union … Continue reading →

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Parliament calls for ban on double subsidy for biogas #Maize.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Miles King

  Maize is in the news again, especially Maize specifically grown to power Anaerobic Digesters to produce biogas. In response to at least two years of calls for reform to the biogas subsidy regime,  last week the Government finally launched … Continue reading →

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More Maize Madness: Far from being a climate change panacea, producing Biogas helps intensify its consequences

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Miles King

Tackling climate change is one of the most pressing and urgent things facing humanity, alongside (and related to) the 6th Global Extinction crisis. Some suggest that tackling Climate Change trumps all other considerations. One of the biggest consequences of climate … Continue reading →

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Chris Huhne waves flag for anaerobic digestion, emits Biogas

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Miles King

The Anaerobic Digestion brigade is continuing to produce hot air and gas in the run up to the General Election, in the hope of extracting some policy promises from any of the parties who might have a say in the … Continue reading →

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