The biggest gains will be made by adding insulation and switching to low-carbon heating, as these investments will have the largest impact on fossil-fuel demand (74% of UK homes are heated with gas). But energy efficiency is a no-brainer climate solution. Improving it not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also energy bills. Residential electricity consumption fell by 12% between 2008 and 2018, even as the UK population grew, thanks to improvements in lighting and appliances
Environmental scientist Hannah Richie believed - like most of us - that doomsday is just one more disposable coffee cup away, but here she cuts through the sensationalism to find hope
Environmental scientist Hannah Richie believed - like most of us - that doomsday is just one more disposable coffee cup away, but here she cuts through the sensationalism to find hope
According to recent reporting, you should be deleting your old emails in order to fight excessive energy consumption. In reality, the energy consumption of emails is a good conversation starter, not a serious concern.
Tomatoes are enjoyed by many in sandwiches, salads, and soups - but an academic has warned during December and January, we shouldn't be eating them under any circumstances