Sunday, March 22, 2026

Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world, says research

FEARS that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows. Dr Pablo Salas from...

New consultation examines maximising non-domestic smart meter consumer benefits

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) seeks views on proposals to help non-domestic smart meter customers save energy and manage costs through...

400,000 people needed at the energy sector to power Net Zero

THE UK will need to recruit hundreds of thousands of people into its energy sector if it is to meet its target to deliver...

National Trust reveals strangest items to wash up on its shores

A CAN of Russian bug spray, sonar equipment from Texas, thousands of nautical-themed Lego pieces and piles of broccoli are among the top 20...

Industry survey reveals impact of COVID-19 on water supply chain

Large parts of the UK water and wastewater supplier community have seen a fall in business turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...

Electric Vehicles drive Tesla into profit

TESLA shares soared as much as 21% after the company announced it achieved profitability for the first time in three quarters. This defied Wall Street...

UK’s first zero-emission street announced

PLANS have been put forward for the UK’s first zero-emission street in a bid to improve air quality in the Square Mile. Beech Street, much...

Scotland consults on pilot that offers zero emission heating solutions for homeowners

The Scottish Government is consulting on whether to expand the Energy Efficiency Loan Pilot, which has offered energy efficient and zero emission heating solutions...

E-bikes could slash transport emissions, Leeds study says

NEW research shows that electrically-assisted bikes (e-bikes) have the capability to slash carbon dioxide emissions from transport and could offer a safe and sustainable...

Government advisory body says electric vehicle revolution can switch on the UK’s energy system

AN EFFECTIVELY managed integration of electric vehicles with the energy system can significantly improve electricity network efficiency, increase system resilience and limit the requirement...