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The cleanest form of energy is the energy we do not use And the cheapest form of energy is the energy we do not use Rosenow J. 2013  

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Energy Saving Grants available via Ofgem

What’s on Offer? Its easy to think there are not any scheme/grants available to upgrade our homes to improve their energy efficiency. However, a quick look through the Ofgem website hights a few. These are mainly for those on benefits, … Continue reading

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Why billionaires should take the lead and declare their own emissions cutting targets

Samedan airport near Davos is dedicated to private jets. Thierry Weber / shutterstock Steve Westlake, Cardiff University The annual glitzy gathering of world leaders and billionaire CEOs in Davos, Switzerland, allows us to marvel once again at the environment-wrecking effects … Continue reading

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UK ban on boilers in new homes rules out hydrogen as a heating source

Stock-Asso/Shutterstock Ran Boydell, Heriot-Watt University Boilers will be banned in new-build homes in the UK from 2025, according to a long-awaited government consultation on energy efficiency standards in the housebuilding industry. The report said that there is “no practical way” … Continue reading

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Can technology clean up our air? An atmospheric scientist got a glimpse of the future

Alastair Lewis, University of York Every few years I visit CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, a goliath event that is equal parts shameless spin and publicity, trade show and business conference. I’m an atmospheric scientist, and … Continue reading

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