Blog - Environment
Is Net Zero Under Threat?
Last week, Rishi Sunak scaled back targets for net zero while the government wasn’t in session. Without debate or general discussion, he watered down environmental targets....
UK to Ban Disposable Vapes
Vaping has filled the gap left by people turned off by cigarettes. Unfortunately, these devices, especially disposable ones, have been specifically targeted to under 18s...
Government Eases Onshore Wind Farm Ban
Onshore wind farms operate with wind turbines on the mainland, powered by air blowing in from the sea. Since 2015, there has been a ban in place but this has now eased slightly...
Biomass Push from Government
The Biomass Strategy 2023 was announced by the government in August and is one of the ways in which the UK’s net zero targets will be reached...
Community Owned Wind Turbine Paves Future Sustainable Model
A community owned wind turbine is doing wonders for the local community. The biggest onshore wind turbine in England generates 4.25 megawatts of electricity at its peak...
Why New Oil and Gas Won’t Provide Energy Security for Britain
Rishi Sunak called for more oil and gas to be drilled from the North Sea. He's arguing that this will be a way of securing energy for the UK, but how much of this is actually true?...