Module based design and manufacturing drives re-localisation

This week we present a new “Article from the sustainable future” One major change brought about by the rise in energy prices was the shift to module based product design and manufacturing. On the face of it, the change was minor, but it required a major shift in. attitude. Our reporter talks to Jeff Handly, Read more about Module based design and manufacturing drives re-localisation[…]

Swedish Banks unpeturbed by oil threats, forecast economic growth

Stockholm 8th February 2006. Despite intentions of oil independence by 2020, and all that will mean as the economy transitions,” business as usual” is a strong force in Sweden. The same day the Swedish press published figures showing how production and acquisition of new reserves in the world’s largest oil companies is declining, Swedish banks Read more about Swedish Banks unpeturbed by oil threats, forecast economic growth[…]

Article from the future: Retford manages transition away from fossil fuels

      Retford was slow in coming to the realization that ”business as usual” may not keep local citizens’ standard of living at an acceptable level. As they saw energy prices hike many were concerned the local economy was in danger of spiraling down out of control. Many others found it incomprehensible that energy Read more about Article from the future: Retford manages transition away from fossil fuels[…]