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What is a “Zero Bills” home? Phil and Jackie Coates turned their 1970s house into one with no energy bills by adding insulation, solar panels, a heat pump, and a smart tariff. They generate twice the power they need. 100,000 'Zero Bills' homes are expected in the UK by 2030
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What is a “Zero Bills” home? Phil and Jackie Coates turned their 1970s house into one with no energy bills by adding insulation, solar panels, a heat pump, and a smart tariff. They generate twice the power they need. 100,000 'Zero Bills' homes are expected in the UK by 2030
Inefficient Jet Engines Repurposed for AI Data Centres.
Rising electricity demand from AI is pushing tech firms to use repurposed jet engines for data centres. Only about 40% efficient, they burn far more fuel than modern power plants as grids struggle to keep up.
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Rising electricity demand from AI is pushing tech firms to use repurposed jet engines for data centres. Only about 40% efficient, they burn far more fuel than modern power plants as grids struggle to keep up.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Inefficient Jet Engines Repurposed for AI Data Centres.
Rising electricity demand from AI is pushing tech firms to use repurposed jet engines for data centres. Only about 40% efficient, they burn far more fuel than modern power plants as grids struggle to keep up.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Rising electricity demand from AI is pushing tech firms to use repurposed jet engines for data centres. Only about 40% efficient, they burn far more fuel than modern power plants as grids struggle to keep up.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Record-breaking temperatures saw sales of swimsuits and fans surge in 2025. 🩱🩳
Even into Autumn, @JohnLewisRetail says shoppers continued to flock to its swimwear department, with revenue up 18 and 28 per cent in September and October respectively.
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Even into Autumn, @JohnLewisRetail says shoppers continued to flock to its swimwear department, with revenue up 18 and 28 per cent in September and October respectively.
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Popular store reveals shopping trends of 2025: From Oasis to cost-of-living crisis
The announcement of Oasis' 41-date reunion tour sparked a notable boom in fashion
www.independent.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Record-breaking temperatures saw sales of swimsuits and fans surge in 2025. 🩱🩳
Even into Autumn, @JohnLewisRetail says shoppers continued to flock to its swimwear department, with revenue up 18 and 28 per cent in September and October respectively.
www.independent.co.uk/money/shoppi...
Even into Autumn, @JohnLewisRetail says shoppers continued to flock to its swimwear department, with revenue up 18 and 28 per cent in September and October respectively.
www.independent.co.uk/money/shoppi...
'New future achievable' at Grangemouth as Biotech firm MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables hope to create hundreds of jobs.
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'New future achievable' at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation
Biotech firm MiAlgae hopes to create 130 direct full-time jobs over the next five years and support 180 further posts, while Celtic Renewables could create up to 149 jobs by 2030.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
'New future achievable' at Grangemouth as Biotech firm MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables hope to create hundreds of jobs.
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Flood-risk areas urged to take simple steps as many defences fall below standard. Covering air bricks with aluminium tape can stop “water pouring in and wrecking your home”. These tips are vital, says Mary Long-Dhonau OBE on BBC Humberside, Newcastle, Wiltshire and Cornwall. floodmary.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Flood-risk areas urged to take simple steps as many defences fall below standard. Covering air bricks with aluminium tape can stop “water pouring in and wrecking your home”. These tips are vital, says Mary Long-Dhonau OBE on BBC Humberside, Newcastle, Wiltshire and Cornwall. floodmary.com
EU commits to ‘legally-binding’ 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040.
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EU strikes deal on climate target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040
The European Union agreed on Wednesday to set a legally binding climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, and buy foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the emi...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
EU commits to ‘legally-binding’ 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040.
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Is this global weirding? 🧐
El Niño years, which scorch the South Pacific and drench the US coast in winter, are set to become more common and intense. Today's @dailymail.co.uk
"Much of the world will face back-to-back years of flooding and drought."
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El Niño years, which scorch the South Pacific and drench the US coast in winter, are set to become more common and intense. Today's @dailymail.co.uk
"Much of the world will face back-to-back years of flooding and drought."
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Is this global weirding? 🧐
El Niño years, which scorch the South Pacific and drench the US coast in winter, are set to become more common and intense. Today's @dailymail.co.uk
"Much of the world will face back-to-back years of flooding and drought."
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
El Niño years, which scorch the South Pacific and drench the US coast in winter, are set to become more common and intense. Today's @dailymail.co.uk
"Much of the world will face back-to-back years of flooding and drought."
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
EV Drivers More Satisfied Than Ever
Most EV drivers are happy with their cars (88%), only 3% wanting to return to petrol. Satisfaction with the public charging network is rising, helped by 13,000 new charge points, Zapmap’s latest survey of 4,000 drivers shows.
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Most EV drivers are happy with their cars (88%), only 3% wanting to return to petrol. Satisfaction with the public charging network is rising, helped by 13,000 new charge points, Zapmap’s latest survey of 4,000 drivers shows.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electr...
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
EV Drivers More Satisfied Than Ever
Most EV drivers are happy with their cars (88%), only 3% wanting to return to petrol. Satisfaction with the public charging network is rising, helped by 13,000 new charge points, Zapmap’s latest survey of 4,000 drivers shows.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electr...
Most EV drivers are happy with their cars (88%), only 3% wanting to return to petrol. Satisfaction with the public charging network is rising, helped by 13,000 new charge points, Zapmap’s latest survey of 4,000 drivers shows.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electr...
NESO Overhauls Grid Connections Queue
Major shake-up of the grid queue aims to fast-track new power projects for 2030 and 2035, cutting hundreds of stalled schemes to unlock £40bn a year of investment, though delivery timelines remain tight.
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Major shake-up of the grid queue aims to fast-track new power projects for 2030 and 2035, cutting hundreds of stalled schemes to unlock £40bn a year of investment, though delivery timelines remain tight.
www.neso.energy/news/unveili...
Unveiling the new project pipeline to deliver Clean Power by 2030 | National Energy System Operator
Today we confirmed a new pipeline of deliverable, shovel-ready energy projects that will be prioritised for connection to the electricity networks, unlocking £40 billion in clean investment annually a...
www.neso.energy
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
NESO Overhauls Grid Connections Queue
Major shake-up of the grid queue aims to fast-track new power projects for 2030 and 2035, cutting hundreds of stalled schemes to unlock £40bn a year of investment, though delivery timelines remain tight.
www.neso.energy/news/unveili...
Major shake-up of the grid queue aims to fast-track new power projects for 2030 and 2035, cutting hundreds of stalled schemes to unlock £40bn a year of investment, though delivery timelines remain tight.
www.neso.energy/news/unveili...
UK EV Drivers Save £540 More Than Germany. British EV owners save £1,500 yearly with cheap overnight charging and smart tariffs. Despite a proposed per-mile tax, the UK stays one of Europe’s best-value EV markets, reports Steve Fowler, Independent EV editor.
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It’s cheaper to run an EV in the UK than it is in Germany
British electric car drivers are saving £540 more on running costs than their German counterparts
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
UK EV Drivers Save £540 More Than Germany. British EV owners save £1,500 yearly with cheap overnight charging and smart tariffs. Despite a proposed per-mile tax, the UK stays one of Europe’s best-value EV markets, reports Steve Fowler, Independent EV editor.
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
⚡️🍇🍷Electricity above, wine grapes below - how solar panels are being used in Germany to help Riesling thrive despite climate change.
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Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change – DW – 11/30/2025
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.
www.dw.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
⚡️🍇🍷Electricity above, wine grapes below - how solar panels are being used in Germany to help Riesling thrive despite climate change.
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"Cutting ECO without a transitory plan, this government currently does not have a current plan to alleviate there being 6.1 million people in fuel poverty in the UK, who are having to choose between heating and eating. As well as putting 21,000 jobs at risk without warning" - Nigel Donohue, CEO, IAA
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Cutting ECO without a transitory plan, this government currently does not have a current plan to alleviate there being 6.1 million people in fuel poverty in the UK, who are having to choose between heating and eating. As well as putting 21,000 jobs at risk without warning" - Nigel Donohue, CEO, IAA
A proposed 3p-per-mile EV tax, aimed at recouping lost fuel duty, could cut sales by 120,000 by 2031. Still under consultation and not due until 2028, it may slow EV uptake and impact the market, though manufacturing development is likely to continue. - Tanya Sinclair, CEO, Electric Vehicles UK
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A proposed 3p-per-mile EV tax, aimed at recouping lost fuel duty, could cut sales by 120,000 by 2031. Still under consultation and not due until 2028, it may slow EV uptake and impact the market, though manufacturing development is likely to continue. - Tanya Sinclair, CEO, Electric Vehicles UK
UK home solar installs hit the fastest pace since 2015 as costs fall nearly 20%.
Almost a third of national solar capacity now sits on rooftops, helping households cut bills and boost clean power, figures from DESNZ.
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Almost a third of national solar capacity now sits on rooftops, helping households cut bills and boost clean power, figures from DESNZ.
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UK Homes Install Solar at Fastest Pace Since 2015 as Prices Drop
UK homes are installing solar panels at their fastest rate in a decade as the technology’s cost continues to fall.
www.bloomberg.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
UK home solar installs hit the fastest pace since 2015 as costs fall nearly 20%.
Almost a third of national solar capacity now sits on rooftops, helping households cut bills and boost clean power, figures from DESNZ.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Almost a third of national solar capacity now sits on rooftops, helping households cut bills and boost clean power, figures from DESNZ.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
'It's all just a huge disincentive to EVs' ⚡️🚘
The government should be promoting the uptake of electric vehicles, not penalising drivers, says EV expert and automotive journalist Vicky Parrott on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
The government should be promoting the uptake of electric vehicles, not penalising drivers, says EV expert and automotive journalist Vicky Parrott on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
November 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
'It's all just a huge disincentive to EVs' ⚡️🚘
The government should be promoting the uptake of electric vehicles, not penalising drivers, says EV expert and automotive journalist Vicky Parrott on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
The government should be promoting the uptake of electric vehicles, not penalising drivers, says EV expert and automotive journalist Vicky Parrott on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
🔥Flames glued to hundreds of road signs across France, as activists beg ‘stop climate sabotage’.
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Why hundreds of road signs in France have been decorated with ‘flames’
Flames have been glued to a number of road signs and billboards across France, as activists beg ‘stop climate sabotage’.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🔥Flames glued to hundreds of road signs across France, as activists beg ‘stop climate sabotage’.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
EU warned to electrify in order to compete, not roll back on climate rules.
Fossil fuel costs, not green policy, are hitting industry; electrification cuts bills and boosts efficiency. “Waiting for prices to fall will fail.” - Jan Rosenow, Oxford Professor of energy.
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Fossil fuel costs, not green policy, are hitting industry; electrification cuts bills and boosts efficiency. “Waiting for prices to fall will fail.” - Jan Rosenow, Oxford Professor of energy.
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Why electrification, not repealing green laws, will save Europe's industry
According to Oxford professor of energy Jan Rosenow, rapid electrification of Europe's industry, not rolling back the EU's Green Deal, will save European industry.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
EU warned to electrify in order to compete, not roll back on climate rules.
Fossil fuel costs, not green policy, are hitting industry; electrification cuts bills and boosts efficiency. “Waiting for prices to fall will fail.” - Jan Rosenow, Oxford Professor of energy.
euobserver.com/green-econom...
Fossil fuel costs, not green policy, are hitting industry; electrification cuts bills and boosts efficiency. “Waiting for prices to fall will fail.” - Jan Rosenow, Oxford Professor of energy.
euobserver.com/green-econom...
🚴♀️ Cycling journeys in London increase 43% in six years to 1.5 million a day, according to @TfL. 🚴♂️
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Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, TfL report suggests
Cycling journeys have increased to more than 1.5 million daily this year, according to a new report.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚴♀️ Cycling journeys in London increase 43% in six years to 1.5 million a day, according to @TfL. 🚴♂️
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A data centre under your sink or in your shed pays your heating bills. “We pay for the electricity to run the modules, and the computing power heats your water and home. The excess heat can replace a boiler or heat pump, cutting your energy costs.” Travis Theune, CEO, Thermify. thermify.cloud
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A data centre under your sink or in your shed pays your heating bills. “We pay for the electricity to run the modules, and the computing power heats your water and home. The excess heat can replace a boiler or heat pump, cutting your energy costs.” Travis Theune, CEO, Thermify. thermify.cloud
“If enough states are together saying no, then they can hold up talks at COP30 due to its consensus mechanism.” The UN climate process relies on unanimity, and disputes over fossil fuel language show how easily momentum can be slowed. Eliot Whittington, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“If enough states are together saying no, then they can hold up talks at COP30 due to its consensus mechanism.” The UN climate process relies on unanimity, and disputes over fossil fuel language show how easily momentum can be slowed. Eliot Whittington, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership
The first saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree have been planted. Five of the 49 ‘trees of hope’ are now in the ground, with more heading to hospitals, schools, and community sites during National Tree Week.
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First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted
More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The first saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree have been planted. Five of the 49 ‘trees of hope’ are now in the ground, with more heading to hospitals, schools, and community sites during National Tree Week.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"ITS A PANTS CAP" "You should not be on the price cap if you can get off it." With the energy price cap going up in January as well as in April. Martin Lewis tells households "cheaper fixes are currently 10% less than the price cap with cheaper tariffs coming next week."
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"ITS A PANTS CAP" "You should not be on the price cap if you can get off it." With the energy price cap going up in January as well as in April. Martin Lewis tells households "cheaper fixes are currently 10% less than the price cap with cheaper tariffs coming next week."
England and Wales have lost nearly a third of their grasslands, including wildflower meadows, since 1930. Over 100 maps from the 1960s “second land use survey,” created by schoolchildren and students, are now digitised, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology says.
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How England lost a third of its grasslands in just 90 years
More than a hundred maps from a 1960s land use survey have been digitised, filling a gap between existing digital records from 1930 and modern satellite imagery
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
England and Wales have lost nearly a third of their grasslands, including wildflower meadows, since 1930. Over 100 maps from the 1960s “second land use survey,” created by schoolchildren and students, are now digitised, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology says.
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Britain Sets New Wind Power Record, UK wind farms generated a record of electricity last Tuesday, enough to power 22 million homes and supply 44% of the country’s power. The National Energy System Operator said the grid could soon run fully on zero-carbon power.
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Wind farms generate record power on cold November evening
Turbines produced record high of 22.7 gigawatts of electricity at 7.30pm on Tuesday last week, accounting for 55 per cent of Britain’s electricity mix
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November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Britain Sets New Wind Power Record, UK wind farms generated a record of electricity last Tuesday, enough to power 22 million homes and supply 44% of the country’s power. The National Energy System Operator said the grid could soon run fully on zero-carbon power.
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
Fact-checking matters. Trump’s GB News interview repeated false claims on North Sea drilling, wind costs and basic climate science, none corrected, adding to public misinformation, says Bob Ward, Policy & Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute, LSE.
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Trump interview on GB News was full of falsehoods about energy and climate change - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Bob Ward details the untruths from the US President that went unchallenged in an interview with Beverley Turner on 15 November, flouting Ofcom rules and further spreading climate misinformation.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Fact-checking matters. Trump’s GB News interview repeated false claims on North Sea drilling, wind costs and basic climate science, none corrected, adding to public misinformation, says Bob Ward, Policy & Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute, LSE.
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