Who else remembers the COVID briefings on TV given by governments around Europe at the height of the crisis? In the UK, the Prime Minister and top scientists stood behind lecterns, earnestly briefing the nation about the number of deaths, how quickly COVID was spreading and how we should be behaving to protect ourselves.
The three most important determinants of property price have always been location, location and location. No doorstep is more desirable than that with an outstanding school, hassle-free train link and leafy green space around the corner. But what is likely to end up the hottest summer on record has provided the strongest hint yet that
British households have earned nearly £100 million from selling their spare solar power through Octopus over the past year, the utility and power group said on the hottest day of the year last week (13 August). More UK citizens than ever are taking advantage of sunny weather and have collectively exported the equivalent of
Thinking we have time left to address climate change, or that “Net Zero by 2050” will save us, is driving us toward full social collapse in ways that become more obvious with every new broken temperature record. Lies are a lot like gourds. They come in hundreds of different varieties, sizes, and bulbous, twisty
July was just the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - and shows little signs of slowing down for August. Fortunately, it appears temperatures will drop for many areas this week - but much of the southern U.S. will see dangerous heat before the
We spoke with Brian Horne, to find out: how renewable energy powers his zero carbon home what it’s like to live with a heat pump why integrated electric homes are the future Brian is our technical knowledge lead. He led the research into the ‘integrated electric home’ – that’s a home with a heat
Having solar panels installed on a residential property is a significant investment that can deliver years of energy savings, and experienced installation teams guide homeowners through every stage of the process, from initial survey through to final commissioning and grid registration. Knowing what to expect at each stage of a solar installation helps homeowners
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over. While it may seem like the planet is
It might seem an unlikely way to stop overheating, but many owners have found the tech a lifeline in hot weather “If it is 35C outdoors, I can get the temperature down to 21C,” says Andrew Ingram of the sanctuary that his living room has provided this summer. “On the nights I’ve slept in
As more households invest in solar panels, new expert advice has revealed top tips for homeowners on maintaining roof panels and how one common, often overlooked factor could impact efficiency over time The advice comes as new research from home improvement retailer Wickes** reveals that solar panels are becoming increasingly popular amongst homeowners and