Climate scientists have detected warning signs of the collapse of the Gulf Stream, one of the planet’s main potential tipping points. The research found “an almost complete loss of stability over the last century” of the currents that researchers call the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC). The currents are already at their slowest point in at [...]
With just 100 days to go until COP26 - protestors urge Boris Johnson to take climate change seriously. Protesters will fill London’s Parliament Square on Friday morning, calling on the prime minister, Boris Johnson, to make the climate crisis his top priority, as the UK prepares to host UN talks that will determine whether the [...]
Using a name inspired by Indonesian farmers, Subak will share information and fund hi-tech solutions to fight global heating Full story here
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key consideration for all businesses and the population as a whole. Sustainability is the ability to meet our own needs and objectives without harming the natural environment or compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Becoming more sustainable often involves reviewing current practices and exploring ways [...]
Renewable Energy is energy that is collected or generated from renewable resources. Sources such as sunlight, wind, water and waste are naturally replenished. Renewable energy is key to mitigating the harmful effects of climate change, as renewable energy sources don't emit carbon and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, Renewable energy is [...]
Energy suppliers offering environment-friendly tariffs are not always as green as they sound, experts say. Many "100% renewable" electricity tariffs use energy generated by fossil fuels, which is then "offset" for a small price. Sustainable energy think tank Regen complains of "loose language and loose marketing" around green energy tariffs. But industry body Energy UK [...]
According to the International Energy Agency global renewable electricity generation will hit a record level in 2020. The IEA report published last week states that 90% of new electricity generation in 2020 will be renewable. Renewable energy appears to have the resilience to ride out the storm brought by covid-19 and is expected to [...]
The Energy Consultant is proud to be working with Chamber Low Carbon to support Lancashire based businesses in becoming more sustainable. We've teamed up with Chamber Low Carbon to provide Energy and Environmental audits for Lancashire based SMEs looking to reduce their carbon output and become more sustainable. An Energy and Environmental audit is a [...]
Significant increase in wind and solar helped to generate 47% of UK electricity Almost 50% of Britain's electricity generation in the first quarter of 2020 was from renewables. Lower costs associated with the implementation of Solar PV, and a surge in wind generation helped set a new record [...]
