Sustainability & green living stories from around the web…
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Trump halts construction of big wind farm off New York coast: ‘reckless and overreaching’
Wind power developer eyes legal remedies to order that blocks renewable energy projects and eliminates green job opportunitiesThis story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.The buildout of renewable energy projects in […]
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Ofgem boss calls for truce in row over electricity market overhaul
Jonathan Brearley wants polarisation to be replaced with an ‘honest conversation’ about zonal pricing The head of Britain’s energy regulator has called for an industry truce in the deepening row over plans to overhaul the electricity market.A decision on whether to replace the […]
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Map reveals residential wood-burning hotspots in England and Wales
Researchers analyse energy performance certificate data to identify areas with potentially high particle pollutionBurning wood at home adds more particle pollution to the UK’s air than the exhausts of all of the vehicles on its roads, but there is very little information on where this burning […]
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BP suffers investor rebellion at first AGM since climate strategy U-turn
Nearly a quarter of shareholders vote against the chair, Helge Lund, as green protesters are blocked from enteringBP suffered an investor rebellion on Thursday after facing shareholders for the first time since abandoning its climate strategy at a meeting marred by protest.About a quarter of […]
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‘Let Rome burn’: Coalition MP says allowing blackouts the only way to turn voters off renewable energy
Exclusive: Power outages in major cities would help build opposition to climate policies, Colin Boyce tells podcastElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen […]
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Smart Ways to Prepare for Unexpected Home Repairs
Unexpected home repairs can quickly derail your budget and peace of mind. This post shares smart, practical strategies to prepare financially and stay ahead of surprise maintenance issues. Read the full article: Smart Ways to Prepare for Unexpected Home Repairs […]
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Coalition MP Colin Boyce told climate science deniers blackouts a ‘big political opportunity’
Boyce tells Climate and Energy Realists Queensland that opposition to renewables is growing and fellow MPs should adopt a ‘do nothing strategy’Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but […]
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EU mulls plan to let importers break Russian gas contracts without penalties
European Commission may reportedly let companies declare force majeure as part of strategy to rid bloc of Russian fossil fuels by 2027The European Commission is considering plans that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts without paying penalties to Moscow, it has […]
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RFK Jr urged to release nearly $400m allocated to help families combat heat
As part of Trump’s administrations ‘efficiency’ drive, staff running decades-old program for energy assistance laid offRobert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is facing new demands to release almost $400m allocated by Congress to […]
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The Guardian view on taking back control of steel: back in state hands, but far from sorted | Editorial
Britain’s steel story demands strategy, not just nostalgia – and a future that’s fair for allIn 1976, night-shift steelworkers at Templeborough – then the world’s largest electric arc plant – broke a production record. A letter from Prime Minister […]
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Heat pump installation process would put anyone off | Letter
The sheer amount of bureaucracy and time involved is irksome, says Dr Kirstine OswaldI’m not surprised that there were 15 times as many gas boiler installations as heat pumps last year (Report, 10 April). I’ve just had a heat pump installed at great expense, even after the […]
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Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas’
Exclusive: Brad Battin says he had a conversation with the federal opposition leader about the ‘language’ he would use about plans to build a nuclear reactor in eastern VictoriaVictoria’s Liberal leader is counting the days to the election. But will ‘brand Brad’ pass […]
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Rightwing media falsely blame Ed Miliband for UK steel crisis, experts say
Net zero and clean energy can actually help save the steel industry, experts point outEd Miliband and the UK’s net zero target are being falsely blamed for the UK’s steel crisis, experts have said.On Saturday, parliament passed a law containing emergency powers to gain control of the […]
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Octopus and its customers ask Treasury to back zonal electricity pricing
Supplier rallies small businesses as critics say overhaul would harm development of clean energy Octopus Energy has rallied thousands of its small business customers to back an overhaul of Great Britain’s electricity market.The largest energy supplier in Britain and more than 3,700 of its […]
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Synthetic Turf vs Natural Grass: Which is Better?
Is natural grass really the greener choice? This post compares the environmental impact of traditional lawns and synthetic turf, revealing which option is more sustainable. Read the full article: Synthetic Turf vs Natural Grass: Which is Better? […]
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Eco-Kids Eco-Dough: Hands-On Review
Eco Dough by Eco-Kids offers a safe, eco-friendly alternative to traditional playdough, made with non-toxic ingredients and recyclable packaging. We dive into our hands-on experience, exploring its benefits for creativity, sustainability, and child development. Read the full article: Eco-Kids […]
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Do all wind turbines rotate in the same direction? If so, why?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsDo all wind turbines rotate in the same direction? If so, why? Rab Spence, by emailPost your answers (and new questions) […]
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BP dropped its green pledges and turned back to oil. Now the price of crude has collapsed
At its AGM this week, the company will face not only the activist investor at its heels, but a global economy being changed from the White HouseAfter Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on Wednesday last week, BP lost almost a quarter of its market value in a share price rout even […]
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What I’ve learned after 40 years as the Observer’s science editor
Almost as amazing as the knowledge we have gained in the past four decades is the fact that some people continue to deny the damage we are doing to our worldEarlier this year I received an email from a reader asking background questions about an article I had written more than four decades […]
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Will global climate action be a casualty of Trump’s tariffs?
Clean energy investors likely to pull back from US, but other countries may seize opportunity to speed transitionDonald Trump’s upending of the global economy has raised fears that climate action could emerge as a casualty of the trade war.In the week that has followed “liberation […]
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How Electrofishing Supports Sustainable Fisheries Management
Explore how electrofishing supports sustainable fisheries management by enabling safe fish sampling and promoting healthy aquatic ecosystems. Read the full article: How Electrofishing Supports Sustainable Fisheries Management […]
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Hurricane Season Is Upon Us — How Can You Prepare Your Home?
June to November marks hurricane season. You already know it’s coming, so now is the best time to ensure your home is ready for any forecast. Read the full article: Hurricane Season Is Upon Us — How Can You Prepare Your Home? […]
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NSW solar farm to supply almost half the energy needs of major gas company
Shift away from fossil fuels by BOC is expected to cut company’s Australian emissions by 40% by 2035 and follows similar commitment by Rio TintoElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air […]
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UK government may extend domestic energy grants to heat batteries
Scheme in England and Wales covers only heat pumps, uptake of which has been slowThe UK government is considering expanding the boiler upgrade grant scheme for England and Wales to cover sources of low-carbon heating for domestic homes other than heat pumps, the Guardian understands.The government […]