On the path to net zero: community energy

18 May 2020

A community energy project can happen anywhere in the country, from remote villages to city neighbourhoods.

Why we should all be saving water

10 May 2020

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

6 May 2020

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?

27 April 2020

Generating your own electricity or heat using renewable technologies could lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

E-asy riders: what can electric motorcycles offer?

15 April 2020

On an EU-wide basis, only 1.3% of all motorcycles registered in Europe in 2019 were electric – that’s just over 14,000 units…

On the path to net zero: renewable energy

13 April 2020

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

2 April 2020

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: transport

30 March 2020

Freight, home deliveries, commuting to and from workplaces: transport is now the UK’s biggest source of carbon emissions.

Innovative products that have caught our eye

18 March 2020

Technological innovation is at the heart of solutions to climate emergency, energy saving and environmental protection.

Ten innovative projects funded by the Green Economy Fund

12 March 2020

The Green Economy Fund has supported over 33 innovative projects across Scotland so far. We round up 10 of the latest.