They’re far more efficient than gas boilers though and they’re better for the environment too. There are significant government grants available to help pay for the upfront cost and there are Government targets in place to ensure enough people in…
England just had its wettest 18 months on record. So the fact that the UK is still at risk of water shortages this summer is a damning indictment of how poorly managed the country’s water supplies are. By 2050, the…
The Eastern International University, Becamex IDC, the UK’s Q-Energy and the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, announce a cooperation project on energy solutions at the event. (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the southern province of…
The Reform UK party has been accused by green campaigners of trying to “weaponise” the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the general election after the party leader claimed funding the NHS and reaching net zero were at odds.…
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Now scientists say wearing JEANS is bad for the environment: Study reveals wearing a pair just once is the equivalent to driving a car for 6.4 miles Researchers say that jeans sold in fast fashion produce 2.5kg of CO2 per…
Image: British Geological Survey A geothermal heat pump project has started at the British Geological Survey‘s headquarters in Nottinghamshire. The ambitious project, the largest of its kind in the area, entails the installation of 28 boreholes drilled to a depth…
LONDON (Reuters) — Britain’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 5.4% in 2023, government data showed on March 28, with less gas used to generate electricity and heat homes. The country’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 will…
More than half of those living in urban areas said they intended to move in search of green space at some point in their future. Access to fresher air, access to nature, and space were all cited as key drivers.…
The UK could face water shortages and hosepipe bans if this summer is hot and dry, despite having experienced the wettest 18 months since records began. Leading scientists have said that because the UK is not storing its water properly,…