ethical and green living, Tag

I’ve heard the claims but I’m not yet sold. Please convince me

Increase in peak electricity demand could be more than capacity of planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power station by 2030

Increase in peak electricity demand could be more than capacity of planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power station by 2030

Energy company warns rising cost of installations due to ‘customer apathy’ could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs

In echo of ‘defeat device’ scandals, one TV increased energy consumption by 47% when tested in real-world viewing

Solar power is soaring, wind goes from strength to strength. Look for a mighty surge in renewables over the next few years

Restricting charges, no matter how desirable, is a temporary measure. The lost opportunities for insulation and renewal would have been permanentHow much should people pay for the essential service of heating and powering...

Reflecting the sun saves a building’s energy but it can also affect surrounding temperatures and offset carbon emissions

Ofgem considering further steps to protect billpayers as a result of suppliers’ failure to cut back-bills’ limit from 12 to six months

Researchers are scrambling for ways to get the strong, light material out of landfill and make it ready for recycling and reuse

We need to learn from the Danish supermarkets, where organic produce is front and centre, not niche

From encouraging bike riding and compostable plates to better recycling, organisers have diverted 98% of waste from landfill – and they want to do more

Businesses and cities are taking up the slack left by government policy, aligning environmental goals with climate science

The salad shortage focused attention on the failures of our 24/7 dietary culture. But it also provides a chance to rethink the way we eat fresh fruit, veg and green leaves

Complaints about ‘green crap’ have been a convenient excuse for governments unable or unwilling to intervene and cap suppliers’ prices