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UK Electric Car Drivers Face Paying More to Charge at Peak Times
British electric car drivers face having to pay more to power their car if they refuse to shift their charging to off-peak times, in a move designed to lessen their burden on the electricity network. There are currently 160,000 plug-in…
Most Popular Energy Source? Everyone Loves Solar
A recent survey shows yet again that solar panels (and wind turbines) have a level of bipartisan popularity that would be the envy of any politician. That means we’ll have something safe to talk about at the next barbecue after…
Earth’s Resources Consumed in Ever Greater Destructive Volumes
Humanity is devouring our planet’s resources in increasingly destructive volumes, according to a new study that reveals we have consumed a year’s worth of carbon, food, water, fibre, land and timber in a record 212 days. As a result, the…
Even Polar Bear Cubs Can’t Escape Plastic Pollution
Plastic bags are often stamped with an all-caps warning: This bag is not a toy. Unfortunately, polar bear moms don’t have much control over their kids’ playthings. British wildlife photographer Kevin Morgans recently spotted this polar bear and her boisterous…
Hydrogen Trains on Track for Low Carbon Freight Sector
Hydrogen could prove a highly effective low carbon fuel technology for powering trains. That’s according to Polish coal mining company JSW and PKP Cargo, a national rail freight operator, which are working together to research, analyse and potentially produce new…
Adidas Will Use Only Recycled Plastics by 2024
Adidas has long been committed to the fight against single-use plastics. Since 2015, it has partnered with Parley for the Oceans to respond to the plastic pollution crisis threatening marine life. In June, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted announced the company…
Smart LEDs to Light Up Edinburgh Streets
Smart controls are to be deployed for around 64,000 LED lights that are being rolled out in the city of Edinburgh. Telensa is installing a wireless central management system that enables centralised remote control of the lighting, providing real-time monitoring…