Retrofit: cleaning up dirty engines
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are one of the heaviest polluters on the roads. The humble bin lorry could become an unlikely symbol…
On the path to net zero: Energy Saving Trust
How can we cut the UK’s carbon emissions enough to reach net zero by 2050? That’s the question we have been asking…
On the path to net zero: community energy
A community energy project can happen anywhere in the country, from remote villages to city neighbourhoods.
Why we should all be saving water
Climate change, and the more extreme weather that comes with it, means that water supply is becoming more unpredictable.
Developing smart cities in the UK
Smart cities bring together infrastructure and technology to improve quality of life and enhance interactions with the urban environment.
Are home renewables right for you?
Generating your own electricity or heat using renewable technologies could lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
On the path to net zero: renewable energy
In 2019, the UK generated more electricity from renewables than from fossil fuels for the first time since the Industrial Revolution.
Chocolate: the sustainability cost
Chocolate is big business, and not just at Easter. The average UK citizen spends £75.45 a year on it, with the chocolate…
On the path to net zero: low carbon heating
We will only reach net zero emissions if we stop heating our homes with fossil fuels like natural gas and oil, which…
On the path to net zero: an overview
We’ve all heard about a ‘net zero’ target for cutting the carbon emissions that cause climate change. But what does ‘net zero’…