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: transport
Freight, home deliveries, commuting to and from workplaces: transport is now the UK’s biggest source of carbon emissions.
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’…
Wales: working towards a sustainable future
Wales sits proudly atop the table in the UK as the leading household recycling nation and was the first to introduce a…
How sustainable are drones?
Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles – offer a new way of seeing and interacting with the world we live in. But…
Electric vs hybrid vehicles: which one would work for you?
We take a look at the two most common plug-in options – plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles – to see which…
Concerted Action Joint Workshop and the ride to Barcelona
Energy Saving Trust staff travelled by train to Barcelona to attend a workshop between three Concerted Actions for EU energy directives.
What’s happening with the Renewable Heat Initiative?
The Renewable Heat Incentive is part of the drive to reduce UK emissions, which are currently 42% lower than 1990 levels.