What’s Going On Here? Technology has been developed to produce carbon-free energy from the sun, powerful enough to rival fossil fuels. This is the first time renewable energy has been able to be used for powering heavy industries, such as the manufacturing of concrete, steel and petrochemicals. What Does This Mean? The technology is called ‘concentrated solar power’. It works by using…
What’s Going On Here? On Friday, the government announced that they were banning fracking in the UK, effective immediately, to the delight of curious.earth and other green beans and environmentalists nationwide. But, it’s not a ban – it’s a halt What Does This Mean? Let’s start with the basics – what actually is fracking? It’s been in the media so much over the…
What’s Going On Here? Excess heat from the London Underground could be used to keep homes warm and toasty this winter. What Does This Mean? In a move that should get a warm welcome, over 450 homes and businesses in Islington (North London) are going to be kept cosy this winter by harnessing surplus heat from the Underground’s Northern line. If it…
What’s Going On Here? The falling costs of wind and solar energy will soon make UK renewable energy viable without subsidies. ⚡️ 2011: 1 UK Solar Megawatt typically cost £2.5m2018: 1 UK Solar Megawatt typically costs £0.7m The falling cost of UK renewable energy means that between now and 2030, an extra £20bn of investment is forecast in alternative energy projects in the UK…
What’s Going On Here? 2017 saw UK CO2 emissions drop to 1890 levels… yes Eighteen Ninety, back when the population was half the size and Queen Victoria was still strutting her stuff. The drop in CO2 emissions is the result of a 19% cut in COAL usage from 2016 levels. WoooWooo (or not in the case of train travel). Less coal use has seen an increase in the use…
