Tag: United Kingdom - Page 7
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Fully Charged Takes Renault's Freaky, Lightweight Twizy for a Spin
The Renaul Twizy could, says Robert Llewellyn, be disruptive technology that transforms how we think about cars.
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When Neighbors Meet to Compare Energy Bills, Much Bigger Ideas Are Born
A neighborhood carbon coaching initiative in Britain is spawning all kinds of wonderful community collaborations.
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UK Fuel Crisis Makes Case for Electric Vehicles and Shed Offices
As British fuel pumps ran dry thanks to government incompetence, some motorists were left completely untouched. Will this help kickstart the electric car market?
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How Smart Meters Transform Our Relationship to Energy
With monthly energy bills, it's hard to visualize how behavior impacts cost. But when we see the impact in real time, our behavior changes. A lot.
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Flying GOP Climate Skeptics to London to "Influence" Their Views is a Terrible Idea
Obviously Rick Perry and the skeptic community is going to go nuts over this.
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Nearly 90% of Chinese 18-25 Year-Olds Want Brands to Cut Carbon Emissions
In the US and UK the numbers of people saying they're more likely to be loyal to brands cutting carbon approach 60%...
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Panic Buying of Fuel Grips UK Motorists
Panic by UK motorists causes fuel supplies to run dry, all because of a few careless words from the Prime Minister.
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Farming the Wind Teaches Us About the Future of Energy
A farmer shares his experiences of installing wind power. The video reveals both the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy.
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Your Empty Garage Can Earn You Money
A new site connects those needing storage with those with spare space. Could this be the next big Collaborative Consumption success story?
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Foot Locker Buys Back Old Sneakers, Offers Gift Vouchers as Incentive
The shoe retail giant announces a major "buy back" program. It's just a shame it will only last a few weeks.
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Ad Claiming That it's Eco-Friendly to Wear Fur is Banned in UK
An ad by the European Fur Breeders' Association will not be allowed to run again after the advertising watchdog, ASA, ruled it to be misleading.
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How Art and Gardening Bring Cultures and Generations Together
In London and rural Devon, a multi-generational garden and art project shows how environmentalism can and must embrace diversity.
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Most Renewable Energy Subsidies Suck (But We Don't Have Anything Better)
Government support for clean energy is crucial to getting off fossil fuels. But all too often it has unintended consequences.
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900-Year Old Church Goes 100% Renewable
An English country church harnesses the power of the heavens to keep its lights on.
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Listed Victorian Cotton Mill Becomes Rooftop Solar Powerplant
The heritage-status of a building does not mean you can't install cutting edge technology. This cotton mill in Northern England has just gone solar.
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How Carbon Offsets Can Help Provide Clean Water for All
A UK offset company launches a world-first partnership to finance Life-Straw water purifiers in Africa.
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Instant Treehouse: Luxe Pre-Fab Treehouse Unit Sleeps Four
This awesomely oval pre-fabricated treehouse unit can be set up in five days with minimal site impact.
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Do We Value Free Stuff Less? The Downside of Freecycle
Giving stuff away for free is getting popular, but some people are never satisfied.
