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Installing fridge doors at supermarkets could cut energy use by a staggering 40 percent, research reveals Supermarkets could battle climate change by fitting doors on open chiller units The use of fridge doors could cut energy use by 40 per cent, a new report says The research was carried out by Imperial College London for … Read more
Sustainable investing is still seen by many as a route to virtue rather than returns. But clinging to this outmoded notion could prove financially damaging. The pandemic has hardened attitudes towards corporate bad behaviour, with errant businesses, such as fast fashion retailer Boohoo, taking a hit to their share price. Many sustainable funds, whether they … Read more
Fancy a touch of Florida or Tuscany without flying? Although we all miss the freedom to go abroad easily there are plenty of good reasons why we’re not buying many overseas holiday homes. The poor exchange rate of recent years means foreign homes are more expensive now, while there are worries about further coronavirus waves … Read more
UN urges world to use energy-efficient air conditioners in order to reduce greenhouse gases because ‘we are essential cooking ourselves’ The United Nations released a report about the dangers of air conditioners The devices contain a chemical that releases greenhouse gasses into the air The group is urging the world to switch to energy-efficient cooling … Read more
Enthusing about genetically modified crops and dismissing the effects of climate change and veganism couldn’t be further away from the green views of Prince Charles. But these are the very forthright opinions of his sister, Princess Anne. Giving a rare interview to mark her 70th birthday next month, the Queen’s fiercely independent daughter jokes that … Read more
Enthusing about genetically modified crops and dismissing the effects of climate change and veganism couldn’t be further away from the green views of Prince Charles. But these are the very forthright opinions of his sister, Princess Anne. Giving a rare interview to mark her 70th birthday next month, the Queen’s fiercely independent daughter jokes that … Read more
Rising sea levels will spark ‘extraordinary’ coastal flooding in the US with some areas experiencing six days of high-tides by 2021, experts warn NOAA warns the US should expect ‘extraordinary’ flooding in the coming years High-tides have become 13 times higher than what was observed in 1920 Experts say the increase is a result of … Read more
The European hamster is now ‘critically endangered’ and is just one step away from extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned. Once abundant across Europe and Russia, populations of the European hamster — Cricetus cricetus — have declined as a result of lowered reproduction rates. While female hamsters in the wild give … Read more
WHAT CAUSED THE HEATWAVE? The heatwave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe over the past few days, leading to the northward movement of warm air from Europe over the UK. ‘At this time of year southerly winds will always lead to above average temperatures,’ said University of Reading meteorologist Peter Inness. ‘Air from … Read more
Texas on track for driest conditions of the last 1,000 YEARS due to climate change with certain parts facing megadroughts, new study warns Researchers used advanced climate models to predict the future of Texas The data shows the state could face driest conditions of the past 1,000 years West Texas could experience decreased rainfall and increased … Read more