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Climate change tops chart of Brits’ concerns
Climate change has become the biggest concern for the British public. That’s according to a new poll by Ipsos MORI which found that four-in-ten Brits said issues around pollution and climate change are undoubtedly a big issue for Britain. That is the highest score recorded for climate since 1988 and just the third time it […]
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Portobello Road, ‘non bello’ for cars!
The biggest market in Britain, Portobello Market will close permanently for cars during trading hours to cut local carbon dioxide emissions. The local authority announced Portobello Road in Notting Hill will be closed to traffic during market operating hours, from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. The decision for a permanent road closure follows a […]
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Planted building facades could slash energy bills, new study finds
‘Living walls’ and planted facades can reduce drastically energy bills and emissions, a new study has found. The study by the University of Plymouth suggests that living walls of plants could slash the bills of a household by reducing the amount of heating lost through its structure by 30%. The researchers conducted the study around […]
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Searches for ‘can’t pay bills’ jump by 1,300% amidst energy crisis
Google searches for ‘can’t pay bills’ have hiked with the ongoing energy crisis, with an even bigger reaction following energy supplier Bulb going into special administration. On Wednesday 24th November – two days after announcements of Bulb going bust – the number of searches reportedly increased by more than 1,300%, according to a study from […]
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‘Middle East plans $44bn hydrogen investment’
Planned hydrogen projects in the Middle East are estimated to bring $44 billion (£32.9bn) in total investment, with $35 billion (£26bn) to be invested in projects that will be operational by 2030. That’s according to new data from SP Global Platts Analytics, which has announced the launch of daily cost of production prices for hydrogen […]
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Mitsubishi and OVO’s platform to boost EV smart charging in Japan
OVO’s energy platform Kaluza and Mitsubishi Corporation have today announced a new solution designed to benefit car manufacturers and energy firms in Japan. Kaluza’s technology optimises connected EVs and heating systems to charge when energy is cheapest and greenest. The platform will be used by a number of Japanese car brands and create new smart, […]
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Motorways to get energy storage boost for EV charging
To make charging electric vehicles (EVs) on motorways easier, National Highways is investing in new energy storage systems for service stations. These systems will be in place for when the grid supply is not sufficient for rapid charging infrastructure – so drivers can still charge up their cars on long journeys without the fear of […]
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‘Use carbon taxes to make green services free’
Carbon tax revenue should be put towards funding free green electricity and clean public transport to cut down individuals’ emissions. That’s the claim of a new study by the University of Leeds, which has found that providing these services for free could reduce home energy emissions by 13.4% and motor fuel emissions by 23.8%. It […]
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Does China boast the most hydrogen-powered HGVs in the world?
During the last six months, 170 zero-emission heavy duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have made it onto Chinese roads – powered by Johnson Matthey (JM) and Shanghai REFIRE Technology (REFIRE). FCEVs are powered by hydrogen and China is now a world-leader for the number of FCEVs on its roads. REFIRE is currently responsible for […]
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‘No country has met its people’s needs without overusing natural resources for 30 years’
Not one country has met the needs of its people without overconsuming natural resources for the last 30 years. That’s according to a new study by the University of Leeds, which has revealed that if current trends don’t shift, then no country will do so for the next 30 years either. The researchers examined the […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas