Tag: emissions
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In the process of cutting our carbon footprint, we still want to treat ourselves to nice things like takeaways. Indian and Chinese cuisine are amongst the most popular options in the world for a takeaway. How can we reduce carbon emissions when ordering an Indian or Chinese takeout? Indian takeaways and carbon emissions Research by…
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It is lunchtime, and you are going to choose a sandwich from the coffee shop. Which sandwich has a lower carbon footprint that others? You probably think that a vegetarian sandwich is always the best option over sandwiches with meat. But this is not always the case and the research into the carbon emissions of…
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Do you need to invest a huge amount of money to reduce your carbon footprint? It is well known that heat pumps, solar panels and electric cars reduce our carbon footprint. They are great long -term investments which can be used to permanently reduce energy bills, but they require upfront payment or a loan, which…
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Energy bills are set to rise around the world as the US-Iran war continues to increase oil prices. In the UK, bills will rise by 13% in 2026 and the average household will spend £1,862 on energy bills each year. This is having a significant impact on the cost of living and many of us…
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One of the most common things you regularly hear about that are bad for the environment, such as meat, plastic and fossil fuels, is palm oil. But it is less clear how we use it in our lives and the impact it has on the world. So what is palm oil and what effect is…
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Out of all forms of transport, airplanes have the highest level of emissions. It contributes 2.5% of total global emissions a year and is responsible for 4% of total global warming to date. It is also growing as the global population gets richer and flights remain cheap. To reach Net Zero by 2050, no one…
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There are two things that contribute the most to our diet’s carbon footprint and it is probably not what you think it is. Factors such as whether the food is organic, if it is local or packaging make a small difference to our diet’s carbon footprint. The transportation and packaging of food only contribute 5%…
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The terrible weather we are experiencing around the world is only making it clearer that we need to act fast on climate change. Heat waves, droughts and floods have arrived and disrupting our lives. So, what can we do to combat climate change that will have a big and immediate effect? What we need to…
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Climate anxiety is now a very real thing; as extreme weather is impacting lives across the world and damaging the environment. Even though weather is changing rapidly and global warming is rising beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold recommended by the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we are not ‘cooked’ yet. Yes, the planet is…
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Heatwaves around the world are causing droughts and drying up rivers at an alarming rate. As a result, water shortages are going to be a widespread problem in the future. It is estimated that demand for water is expected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030 because of extreme weather caused by climate change. The…