Energy

Next- Gen Heat Pump Could Cut Energy Bills and Carbon Emmissions

August 5, 2022

Energy

British Reporter — Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help households save on their energy bills and contribute towards net-zero emissions goals. Heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to gas boilers. They draw energy from external low temperature sources, most commonly outdoor air, in order

Accelerate energy transition to avoid collapse

British Reporter — According to London Business School, the G7 is set

by British Reporter

July 7, 2022

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British Airways and Phillips 66 Agree First Ever UK Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply

British Reporter — British Airways will become the first airline in the

by British Reporter

March 15, 2022

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‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs

A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s

by British Reporter

February 4, 2022

2 mins read

Energy

Finally: COP considers cities and the climate crisis

The greatest threat to humanity’s ability to survive on the planet is the climate crisis. The most significant change in the way humanity dwells is the move to the city. Without understanding the latter, we will never successfully address the former.

by British Reporter

November 12, 2021

2 mins read

Energy

Black holes of all sizes in new gravitational wave catalogue

British Reporter — According to UKRI, the largest catalogue of gravitational wave events ever has been released today, with dozens of ripples in space time captured by a global network of detectors.

by British Reporter

November 9, 2021

3 mins read

Energy

Aviation’s contribution to global warming higher than expected

British Reporter — Major new study reveals that aviation could consume up to one-sixth of the remaining temperature budget to limit warming to 1.5˚C. According to UKRI aviation is responsible for more global warming than implied by its carbon footprint alone.

by British Reporter

November 7, 2021

1 min read

Energy

Making net zero a world reality: here’s how

British Reporter — How UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is tackling climate change. Real solutions to the challenges of climate change are all happening now, including:

by British Reporter

November 3, 2021

1 min read

Energy

Renewable Energy OK, But Not Too Close to Home

Almost nobody wants to live close to fossil fuel power plants, but renewable energy sources can be nearby . When it comes to transitioning from carbon-based to renewable source energy systems, Americans are on board. They’re less keen, however, having these new energy

by British Reporter

July 31, 2021

3 mins read

Energy

Harnessing offshore wind

The FINANCIAL — The UK government wants offshore wind to power every home in the UK by 2030. The UK is a world leader in offshore wind energy. UKRI researchers are helping deliver this ambitious target.

by British Reporter

July 14, 2021

5 mins read

Energy

Back to Nature in the Big City

British Reporter — According to EBRD, “Nature-based solutions” is a term for all solutions that use the natural world to mitigate the effects of climate change. It sounds rural, but the phrase covers multiple possibilities, from tree planting to soak up carbon emissions

by British Reporter

June 7, 2021

5 mins read

Energy

PwC: Policymakers Must Offer Clarity and Coordination to Secure Net-Zero

British Reporter — Government must play a greater role in the global energy market, either through a direct stake or as a co-investor, to support the new emerging energy system, according to a new study by PwC.

by British Reporter

June 5, 2021

1 min read

Energy

Energy Chiefs Tell EBRD How They See Sector Recovering Post-Covid-19

The FINANCIAL — Energy leaders responding to a survey conducted by the EBRD and summarised in a Covid-19 policy note investigating how the sector will deal with the 5 per cent fall in energy demand worldwide brought by Covid-19 in 2020, have

by British Reporter

May 9, 2021

1 min read

Energy

On a Changing Planet, NASA Goes Green

British Reporter– NASA is responsible for collecting much of the data that people use to explain humanity’s environmental impact on Earth, from documenting climate change and its impacts on ice, sea level, and weather patterns, to monitoring the health of forests and

by British Reporter

April 24, 2021

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