by Tom Howarth | Nov 1, 2022 | Science & Technology
Latest report by the WWF reveals that wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% since 1970. Anyone who’s watched a David Attenborough documentary over the last 10 years will be aware that the wildlife on our planet is suffering. Estimating to what...
by Tom Howarth | Oct 5, 2022 | News, Politics
Keir Starmer, leader of the UK’s Labour party, has announced plans for a state-owned renewable energy firm. But will it help us meet our climate targets? During his keynote speech at this year’s Labour Party conference in Liverpool (UK), Keir Starmer, the party’s...
by Tom Howarth | Oct 1, 2022 | Climate Solutions
Tom Howarth assesses the carbon footprint of asthma inhalers, and what steps can be taken to reduce it. With an estimated 5.4 million patients suffering from the condition, asthma is one of the most prevalent health problems in the UK and whilst there is no cure for...
by Tom Howarth | Sep 19, 2022 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
Tom Howarth explains the science behind the latest potential renewable energy source When most of us think about solar power, we picture large black panels made of silicon, unattractively stuck on top of houses. These photovoltaic (PV) solar cells are set to play a...
by Tom Howarth | Jul 15, 2022 | Ideas, Other
With recent heatwaves becoming more intense and more frequent, Tom Howarth considers whether we are on track to reach the targets set out by the Paris Climate Agreement The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement was a historic deal, bringing together almost all the world’s...
