Can the Tesla Powerwall Revolutionise Renewables?
I visit the region’s first Tesla Powerwall installation to see how this new battery technology is revolutionising renewables. The last 15 years have seen a rapid expansion in the roll...
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Transform your commute with an e-bike
Can electric bikes make sustainable commuting more attractive? After a week’s trial of an e-bike I’ve found that cycling to work can be both easy and enjoyable. Wednesday is ‘Cycle to...
OLIO : The Food Sharing Revolution
OLIO, the food sharing smartphone app, launches in Newcastle to help reduce food waste. Yesterday was our village summer fete and as usual I helped out with the tombola stand. The...
EcoFest 2016
The region’s first EcoFest celebrated the best of low-impact living in the North East. Last Sunday saw the region’s largest Vegan Festival bring a new flavour to the Metro Radio...
Cohousing Durham
Cohousing allows communities to meet the challenges of modern day life in a sustainable way. (Photo: Lancaster Cohousing project) Earlier this month I joined an inspiring group of people for the...
Co-wheels Car Club
Durham-based car club Co-wheels is driving progress in sustainable transport. Earlier this year, we asked if you could ‘Ditch the Car’. Car ownership is costly on the environment and our...
Fossil Fuels Future
A public debate about the future of fossil fuels brought together an engaging panel of experts in Durham. Last Monday evening, the Durham Energy Institute teamed up with the Durham...
A Postcard from Barbados
Notes from the tropical island paradise of Barbados: architecture, environment and progress towards sustainability. Regular readers will have noticed that a month has passed since my last post. I’ve been...
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