Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
ethical and green living, Tag
- Can we turn the Whitechapel fatberg into biodiesel? Wed, 20 Sep 17, 1:31amThe human-waste bomb recently found clogging up a London sewer has an unlikely admirer – a Scottish renewable energy company
- Gill Owen essay prize launched, linking energy efficiency and social justice Mon, 28 Aug 17, 11:25amAward named after campaigner is backed by UTS and Guardian Australia and worth $3,000 to winner and $1,000 to runners-up
- The eco guide to Electric Vehicle hype Sun, 20 Aug 17, 3:00pmDon’t get spooked by the pro-fossil fuel lobby: when we abandon petrol and diesel, our whole world is going to change
- The eco guide to optimism Sun, 13 Aug 17, 3:00pmOK, the Sixth Mass Extinction may be upon us, but there are still some reasons to be cheerful
- The rise of electric cars could leave us with a big battery waste problem Thu, 10 Aug 17, 6:15pmCarmakers, recyclers and tech start ups are working to solve the question of how to deal with lithium-ion batteries when they wear out
- With political will, we could easily solve our transport problems | Letters Sat, 5 Aug 17, 3:22amReaders share their thoughts on electricity generation, cars, cycling, trains and garden citiesGeorge Monbiot makes some useful points in his article bemoaning the influence of the lobbying power of the motor industry (We...
- The Guardian view on air pollution proposals: too little, much too late | Editorial Thu, 27 Jul 17, 4:42amIf the UK government is serious about cutting noxious emissions, it needs to step on it. We should not have to wait 23 years to breathe easyOnly 20 years ago, it would have sounded like the stuff of fantasy: a clean, green...
- Is it worth switching to LED lights and fittings? Sat, 15 Jul 17, 3:59pmI’ve heard the claims but I’m not yet sold. Please convince me
- Electric cars will fuel huge demand for power, says National Grid Thu, 13 Jul 17, 7:50pmIncrease in peak electricity demand could be more than capacity of planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power station by 2030
- Electric car boom will fuel demand for power, says National Grid Thu, 13 Jul 17, 2:30pmIncrease in peak electricity demand could be more than capacity of planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power station by 2030
- Smart meter rollout could force household bills to rise, says supplier Tue, 27 Jun 17, 12:20amEnergy company warns rising cost of installations due to ‘customer apathy’ could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs
- Domestic appliances guzzle far more energy than advertised – EU survey Wed, 21 Jun 17, 3:30pmIn echo of ‘defeat device’ scandals, one TV increased energy consumption by 47% when tested in real-world viewing
- The eco guide to renewable energy Sun, 28 May 17, 3:00pmSolar power is soaring, wind goes from strength to strength. Look for a mighty surge in renewables over the next few years
- We wouldn’t need price caps if the Tories hadn’t cut energy-saving schemes Sun, 14 May 17, 4:00pmRestricting 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...
- Cool roofs: beating the midday sun with a slap of white paint Thu, 13 Apr 17, 1:35pmReflecting the sun saves a building’s energy but it can also affect surrounding temperatures and offset carbon emissions