UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
First mooted back in 2024 amidst a burgeoning "national emergency" of rising energy costs, the full details of the Warm Homes Plan have now been published, two years later. The…
Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds
These historic vessels, having lain dormant and moored in Essex for over three decades, now embark on a profound second life. Each barge, measuring between 20 and 32 metres long…
Heat pumps: How do they work, what do they cost and are they noisy?
At their core, heat pumps are highly efficient electrical devices designed to warm buildings by absorbing and amplifying heat from natural sources: the air, the ground, or even water bodies.…
UK rain: Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
The United Kingdom is grappling with a stark reality as record-breaking rainfall continues to deluge areas from Cornwall to County Down, transforming once-rare flood events into increasingly common occurrences. This…
London’s Christmas trees get new lease of life
As the festive sparkle fades and the final remnants of Christmas cheer are packed away, London’s streets present a familiar, albeit somewhat melancholy, sight: countless real Christmas trees, stripped of…
Sewage pollution crackdown and lower bills in major water shake-up
The impetus for this decisive action stems from mounting public outrage over the performance of water companies, particularly concerning the discharge of untreated sewage into rivers and coastal waters. For…
The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander
Meeting Collins at London’s prestigious Science Museum, one is immediately struck by her unassuming demeanor. Softly spoken, warm, and profoundly down to earth, she belies the immense power and responsibility…
Would you really trust a robot to care for you in old age?
Rich Walker, the director of Shadow Robot, the innovative firm behind these creations, dismisses the notion of building a "Terminator." With his distinctive long hair, beard, and spectacles, Walker presents…
The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
Consider the early hours of 3 June, specifically 1am. A strong, near-gale force wind was sweeping across Scotland, conditions that would naturally lead one to assume peak performance from the…
‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive national strategy to significantly increase testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This ambitious plan…
















