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• The Pros and Cons of Pumped Storage

  ✔ Pumped storage is a reliable energy system with a 90% efficiency rate ✔ It works by using excess electricity to pump water from a lower reservoi... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The 11 Worst Examples of Greenwashing in 2023

  1. Verra failed forests 94% of rainforest carbon credits sold by Verra - the largest certifier in the world - have reportedly had zero benefit to the... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Why We Should Ban Golf to Save the Planet

  Golf uses as much British land as Greater Manchester In England alone, golf courses use 16 billion litres of water per year London's 43 publicly owned... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The 7 Largest Wind Farms in the World

  Muppandal Wind Farm - India India has made huge strides in its drive towards renewable energy over the last decade, with the world's fourth-highest capacity... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Is Artificial Grass Bad For The Environment?

  ✔ Around one in ten UK homes has an artificial lawn ✔ Artificial grass destroys ecosystems, leaches microplastics and emits CO2 ✔ Despite... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Which Renewable Energy Is The Best?

  Although some energy sources boast more advantages than others, there isn't actually one best type of renewable energy. So is that the end of the article... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Climate Change: What Will The UK Look Like in 2100?

  ✔ The UK is in the top 10 least prepared countries for temperature increases ✔ Wildfires in the UK could increase by 50% by 2100 ✔ Many... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Why Is Fracking Bad?

  ✔ Fracking is currently banned in the United Kingdom ✔ The process pollutes local water and leaks methane into the air ✔ The most recent... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How Many Jobs Are Available in the Renewable Energy Sector?

  ✔ Current figures show there are at least 12.7 million renewable energy jobs ✔ The fossil fuel industry still employs around 32 million... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Advantages and Disadvantages of Biomass Energy

  ✔ Biomass energy converts organic material, such as plants, wood and waste, into energy ✔ It's versatile, readily available and carbon neutral... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Are Log Burners Bad for the Environment?

  ✔ Log burners produce 465 times more toxic air pollution than gas boilers ✔ They've been banned from new and refurbished homes in London ✔... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• What Is Jet Zero and Is It Just A Pipe Dream?

  ✔ Aviation accounts for 7% of the UK's annual greenhouse gas emissions ✔ The UK government wants to achieve net zero aviation emissions by 2050... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• What Is The Green Levy and Should We Scrap It?

  ✔ The green levy is a climate change tax, introduced by the UK government in 2001 ✔ Green levies make up about 8% of energy bills, which is an... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• 7 Reasons Why Carbon Offsetting Doesn’t Actually Work

  ✔ There's currently no standardised way to measure carbon offsets ✔ It takes an average of 20 years for tree saplings to become viable for carbon... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How to Keep Your House Cool in Summer 2023: the 11 Best Ways

  ✔ Fans are 25 times more efficient than portable air conditioners ✔ Painting your roof white can reduce the temperature inside by 2-5°C ... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The 3 Best Alternatives to Cobalt Mining

  ✔ Cobalt is a vital component for making electric car batteries ✔ Cobalt mining is linked to human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Carbon Neutral Vs Net Zero: What’s The Difference?

  ✔ 24 out of the world's 25 largest companies rely on carbon offsetting to be carbon neutral ✔ A net-zero approach is a more viable way to reduce... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Why We Should Convert More Urban Areas to Solar Farms

  ✔ Unused space in cities can be used for urban solar farms ✔ It'd take 4.6 million solar panels to power London ✔ People who can't install... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Are Hydrogen-Powered Cars Actually The Future?

  ✔ There are currently just 15 hydrogen fuel stations across the UK ✔ Hydrogen-powered cars produce zero emissions whilst running ✔ Only... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Why Nuclear is Essential to a Net Zero UK

  ✔ Nuclear power produces almost no greenhouse gas emissions ✔ It can take decades for nuclear plants to be operational ✔ Nuclear fusion,... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2023 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT