Technology Bringing the World Closer – Skype It’s A Good Thing

Recently I switched to the Belgacom for TV, movies and internet but I hardly use it for phone calls. Skype has stepped in with crystal clear calls. I use it for calling family and friends. The quality of the line is excellent. For more details, click here: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/homepage It is great for work. I used … Read more

A Green Revolution – enforce the rules?

For the last 3 years I have become increasingly concerned about the gap between  the zeal in europe for passing new environmental laws to combat environmental problems and the seeming lack of much or any enforcement on the ground. It came to my attention on the WEEE directive, a much needed directive I worked on … Read more

Europe’s Enviornmental Rules – The Naked Truth?

I like Hans Christian Andersen‘s stories. My favourite is “The Emperor’s New Clothes” . It is a great tale for kids and parents alike. Two recent reports, one  from Spanish prosecutors and another by the UK NGO, Environmental Investigation Agency, reveal the systematic  non compliance with EU electronic waste recycling laws. The flagrancy of the breaches are shocking,  and … Read more

Hugh Comes To Fight In Rain Soaked Brussels

Today Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalls Fish Fight came to Brussels. He came to lead a battle against the discarding of fish. What started on the screens of Channel 4, and the support of hundreds of thousands of British people, has led Hugh to lead a charge across the channel and bring the fight to Brussels. He was … Read more