UK emissions rose 5% in 2021

Transport and power were the main sectors that drove this increase, government data shows

Chinese COVID tests caused 5.4m tonnes of GHG emissions

This is the carbon footprint of more than 9bn tests taken in two years

Ofgem urged to abandon plans to introduce a quarterly price cap

Campaigners have called on the regulator to work with energy firms to offer additional support to customers

Energy bill-fuelled financial insecurity named as ‘biggest concern’ for Brits

Britons are more concerned about finances than catching Covid, a new survey shows

Cleaning products could be as polluting as vehicles!

Environmental scientist Colleen Rosales tells ELN commercial cleaners emit harmful small particles

EV sales thrive in dismal year for overall car sales

2021 was the second worst year since 1992 for new car registrations but EVs did not suffer the fate of their petrol and diesel cousins

Regulator rules British Gas ads as “misleading”

British Gas expressed its “disappointment” over the outcome and will seek an independent review of the decision

Guest Blog: Michael Prager – New Normal isn’t coming – it’s here, now

Work from Home (WFH hereafter) isn’t a response to Covid, it’s now a mainstream part of how we will live our lives. 

Higher and higher – the continuing effects of carbon’s rise

Carbon is continuing to create waves in the markets by defying expectations and hitting new contract highs.

Investing in a green recovery ‘could create 1.6 million new jobs after the coronavirus crisis’

A new report from IPPR suggests delivering a clean and fair recovery, including a drive to insulate homes and fit low carbon heating, is the ‘best way’ to boost the economy