by Tom Howarth | Jan 29, 2024 | Climate Solutions, People & Movements
A nationwide endeavour to illuminate the UK’s plastic footprint and propel government action on the global plastics crisis gets underway. From Devon to Dundee, participants from all 650 parliamentary constituencies are set to take part in The Big Plastic Count,...
by Tom Howarth | Jan 26, 2024 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
Social ties sparking a green revolution: Knowing one person using low-carbon heating solutions increases likelihood of adopting it yourself. The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has unveiled the results of its comprehensive domestic heat survey, “Mapping the...
by Tom Howarth | Jan 10, 2024 | Ideas, Lifestyle
Warmer winters, shrinking snow seasons and the retreat of ancient glaciers are no longer distant threats to the ski industry. For decades, winter enthusiasts have flocked to the mountains, strapping on skis or a snowboard to carve through the snowy landscapes. While...
by Tom Howarth | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Politics
Here we are, another UN climate change conference. So, what should you be expecting? The 28th iteration of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC’s) Conference of the Parties (COP28) this year sees world leaders descend on the United...
by Tom Howarth | Oct 31, 2023 | News
Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its annual report assessing the future global energy landscape. Here’s what you need to know. When organisations like the IEA release big reports assessing how we’re doing on our path to Net Zero, they can...