20.Feb.2012 Is the UK Set to Become a World Leader in Marine Power?
According to a recent report released by the Energy and Climate Change Committee (ECC) the UK could become a world leader in the field of wave and tidal power. The report outlines the current provisions set up in the UK and offers suggestions as to how the government could develop the marine power industry to [...]
23.Jan.2012 Ocean Dead Zones – On The Rise
Sit back and think about the environment for a minute. Now, if you’ve managed not to click ‘Close’ before getting to the end of that sentence just to avoid having environmental issues rammed down your throat, what were you thinking of? Global warming? Deforestation? Pollution? Rising sea levels? Indeed, each of these are [...]
30.Nov.2011 High Speed Rail Route Causes Controversy
David Cameron is facing renewed criticism from environmental groups and local residence over plans to construct a high speed railway that could destroy acres of green belt land. The final route for the high speed railway, which will cost an estimated £34 billion, is expected to be revealed in the next few weeks, but protestors [...]
29.Nov.2011 Sourcing Fertiliser from Mining and Minerals
If you asked somebody to think about mining and minerals, it’s unlikely that they’d connect the two terms with the possibility of supplying fertiliser for the whole of the UK. However, the recent discovery of potash at a Yorkshire site means that there may soon be a mine dedicated to this very cause. The UK [...]
28.Nov.2011 Keep Warm This Winter
In spite of September’s Indian summer, morning frosts are now upon us and the leaves are nearly gone from the trees. As the nights draw in outside and the temperature drops, it’s inevitable that we’ll want to wrap up cosily inside. Here are a few ways to keep warm this winter before you think about [...]
21.Nov.2011 Five Ways To Save Water
None of us need to be reminded that we’re privileged to live in a society where clean water is readily available for all our washing, drinking and gardening requirements. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to do your bit for the environment, however small, by trying to save water where possible. Besides, saving water can also save [...]
25.Oct.2011 Top Five Recycling Tips
If you’re looking for easy ways to recycle then look no further. Here’s our top ten tips to make household recycling easier: 1. Everyone has now heard the adage ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’, but most people tend to conveniently forget the ‘reduce’ part! One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to buy [...]