Britain is heading into another heatwave this week with temperatures potentially reaching 36°C, adding further pressure to water supplies and...
Hormuz closure changing global energy policy
Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, 115 countries have adopted policies to tackle the energy impact of the...
Just one in seven English waters are ecologically healthy
Just 14.3% of England’s rivers, lakes and estuaries are in good ecological condition, according to the Environment Agency’s latest six-yearly...
Brits struggle to beat the heat
Research by Citizen’s Advice says that 44% of people feel they have no control over their houses overheating, due to...
Ofgem proposes ending universal supply obligation to cut bills
Ofgem have opened a consultation for a proposal that could eventually reduce household energy bills. The idea is that new...
Sustainability samba! Brazilians back cleaner transport
Alf Ribeiro / Shutterstock.comTwo-thirds of Brazilians would give up their car or motorbike for cleaner transport if practical alternatives were...
We’re still buying 400 million single use plastic bags!
Since the ban on plastic bags a decade ago, the number of sales has fallen by 90%, however in 2025...
Net Hero Podcast – Solar farms run by bots?
Solar is growing so fast the real problem may no longer be building enough of it. The bigger challenge could...
Ofgem updates rules for smart meter network
Ofgem has proposed new reporting rules for the company running Britain’s smart meter communications network as the energy system prepares...
One in seven single-parent families behind on energy bills
More than one in seven single-parent families fell behind on energy bills last year, more than three times the national...