What is ecomodernism?
Is it time for us to all become ecomodernists? The mainstream argument is that climate change is being accelerated by human activities. You are probably familiar with the simple narrative that man is burning fossil fuels at an increasing rate;…
Will the Tesla Model 3 mark a new phase for electric cars?
Electric cars have long been hailed by some as the future of driving. But until now, with high price tags and a lack of charging points, they have always been somewhat of a novelty. With the launch of the Model…
Rise in UK renewable energy generation
Despite the Conservative government repeatedly slashing support for renewable energies, the UK’s annual carbon dioxide emissions fell by 4% in 2015. The main reason for this is a huge decrease in coal power generation. What was the biggest reason for…
The environmental effects of coal
Coal power is reliable and relatively inexpensive, but it is controversial for a reason. The catastrophic environmental impacts of coal power generation are well known. Now, new research published on World Water Day has revealed that during energy production, coal power plants…
Powerflow Sundial – a Solar PV Battery Storage System
Powerflow Sundial is an innovative UK based solar photovoltaic (PV) battery storage manufacturer that has launched their product in the market for 2016. Why is it of any significance? The market for solar PV systems and other self-generation systems has been…
What is fuel poverty?
Most of us welcomed the official start of spring this week. We have ridden out months of cold weather and we can finally look forward to some sunshine. However, for many winter is more than a nuisance; it is a danger.…
What is the future for UK nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy in the UK is fast approaching crisis point, with plans for a new £18billion power plant significantly delayed. Why do we need new nuclear energy plants? There is a danger of energy blackouts without a succession plan for…
British Gas announces 37% profits for last year! What action can we take?!
It was announced this morning that British Gas’s profits have soared 31% in the 12 months up to 31st December 2015. It is not a massive surprise considering the price of oil has fallen so sharply over the last 18 months.…
What energy tariff should I be on?
What energy tariff should I be on? Energy tariffs are complicated beasts. Pence per kilowatt, standing charge, tariff duration, tariff name… Deciding where to start often leaves people utterly bewildered. However, we’re here to strip it back and ensure you…
2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21 or CMP 11) was held in Paris, France, from 30 November to 12 December 2015. It was the 21st yearly session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the 1992…