My Journey 3: Big Changes Afoot
Work Life While I learnt more about climate change and became more interested in electric vehicles and renewables I continued my existing full-time job working in the oil and gas industry. However I increasingly felt contradictions between my industry
Creating Energy Independence With Solar Panels And Storage Battery Systems In The Home
When designing a house, one of the most important issues is energy efficiency. That means there needs to be the right amount of insulation in the foundation, walls and roof, energy efficient windows, and well placed on the periphery
Paris climate goals may be beyond reach
Scientists find carbon dioxide is more potent than thought, meaning the Paris climate goals on cutting greenhouse gases may be unattainable. LONDON, 23 January, 2020 − The fevered arguments about how the world can reach the Paris climate goals
Thanks to this landmark court ruling, climate action is now inseparable from human rights
You’re not supposed to clap in court – and certainly not cheer. It’s not a football match. But the supporters of Urgenda, a Dutch activist organisation promoting a sustainable society, couldn’t hold back. Applause burst out as soon as
Climate tipping point and land use
Climate 'tipping point' would leave Britain cooler, drier and unsuitable for many crops. Crop production in Britain will fall dramatically if climate change causes the collapse of a vital pattern of ocean currents, new research suggests. The Atlantic Meridional
Setting Economy 7 Times on Your PowerBanx (SolaX) Home Battery Storage System – Online
I recently described how to force a charge on a SolaX based home battery system through the screen. Here I'll cover the process to do the same thing through the system's online interface, the SolaX Cloud. Accessing Work Mode:
How Can I Save Planet Earth?
When people ask the question, “what could I do to help save the planet?,” it is all too often on the same level as the whiny kid being asked to take on some responsibility. Those of you who have
Climate and Ecological Crisis? What’s all the fuss about?
On Friday night I attended a talk on climate change held in Chagford in Dartmoor, south Devon. It was entitled "Climate and Ecological Crisis? What's all the fuss about?" and I found it very interesting, and also quite moving.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: a 12 Month Plan
More and more of us are becoming aware of the urgency of the need to decarbonise our lifestyles. The latest warning from the IPCC gives us only 10 years to cut global emissions in half, or risk catastrophic damage