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Wood burning stoves blamed for massive increase in UK’s toxic air pollution
Wood burning across the UK is responsible for a huge spike in emissions of toxic air pollution. Particulate Matter (PM) is everything in the air that is not a gas – this is made up of a huge variety of chemical compounds and materials some of which can be toxic. According to government data, domestic […]
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Opposition grows against National Grid major project
National Grid‘s proposals to construct 50-metre-high pylons across Lincolnshire have met growing opposition. The plan, which is considered a “huge upgrade” of the UK’s electricity network would see a host of pylons and cables transporting power from offshore wind farms around the UK. National Grid ESO said it was the biggest network upgrade in 60 […]
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ULEZ ‘stop elderly residents from attending funerals of loved ones’
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has stopped elderly residents from attending the funerals of loved ones. That’s the suggestion from Penelope Frost, a Liberal Democrat Councillor at Richmond Council, who said during a council meeting: “We have to take into account those people who do have older cars and are not yet in a […]
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Government urged to cut energy bills by 20%
The SNP has urged the new Energy Secretary Grant Shapps to slash energy bills by at least 20% this year. Although households are currently shielded by the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), which reduces the average annual bill to £2,500, this level is set to rise to £3,000 in April. Charities and experts had previously called […]
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How can an electric wallpaper keep your house warm?
An eco-friendly technology deployed on the walls and ceilings can keep a home warm without conventional radiators. An electric infrared wallpaper, developed by NextGen Heating, emits far infrared to heat objects and people inside a home. Each sheet comprises two thin copper strips and layers of graphene and emits infrared energy when powered with electricity. […]
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Hunt on energy bill support: “We need to be responsible with public finances”
The government needs to be “responsible” with public spending on supporting homes and businesses amid the energy crisis. That’s the suggestion from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt who spoke earlier today to the BBC about the demands for keeping the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) at the same level in April. Mr Hunt said: “We know just how […]
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Scientists grow lithium crystals to recharge EVs in an hour!
Fully charged electric vehicle in an hour? Fast charging is, according to University of California (UC) San Diego engineers, possible if lithium-metal crystals are seeded and grown on a ‘surprising’ uniform surface. Their advance used a crystal-growing surface that lithium doesn’t “like” and ultimately enabled them to charge lithium-metal batteries in about an hour, a […]
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UK seeks views on how to achieve net zero airports by 2040
The government has launched a consultation to design a policy that would enable the UK to have net zero airport operations by 2040. The Department for Transport has published a call for evidence to receive feedback from interested parties that could provide information on decarbonising the UK’s airports. Officials are looking for views on the […]
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UK closer to ‘cheap, abundant’ energy
British fusion energy company Tokamak Energy is to build its prototype compact spherical tokamak at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)’s Culham Campus in Oxford. Tokamak Energy’s compact spherical tokamak will demonstrate multiple technologies required for the delivery of clean, sustainable fusion energy. This includes a complete set of high-temperature superconducting magnets to confine and […]
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‘UK’s largest’ virtual power plant is growing
Octopus has said it manages more than 100MW of electric vehicle (EV) charging power via its smart tariff, more than the largest battery on the grid. The ‘Intelligent Octopus’ tariff provides electricity for 10p per kilowatt hour (kWh) at off-peak times. This allows an average driver to charge their EV for less than a third […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas