Tag: green living
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Autumn has arrived in the Northern hemisphere and bringing us new weather. There are lots of ways to cut our carbon footprint and protect biodiversity in our Autumn activities, whether it is staying inside more or celebrating Halloween. We can make many easy adjustments to the way we heat our home, manage our garden or…
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It is true that every action we take makes a difference to climate change. But there are some actions which make a much bigger difference than others and it is important to put our efforts in the right place to cut our carbon footprint properly. The task to get to Net Zero is big, but…
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What climate change scientists recommend is that we aim to halve the carbon footprint of our diet by 2030. When it comes to the food we eat; avoiding beef and reducing meat and dairy by 25% would be enough to reach this goal. But can we choose drinks in a way that cuts our carbon…
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The biggest documentary on climate change right now is ‘How to live on Earth’ on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch. The documentary is really good at highlighting how we need to change our relationship with nature and work with it instead of against it. Not only do we need to change how we relate to nature,…
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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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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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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…