The Naylors’ four-bedroom home in Milton Keynes acts like a mini-power station after retrofitting solar panels, a battery and a heat pumpClare Naylor paid close attention to how much energy she and her family were using last...
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Read MoreBritain exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to Turkey last year, leaving smallholders and poor districts of Adana to cope with the debris, microplastics and toxic smokeUK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s...
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Read MoreFalling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the wordIn the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi,...
Read MoreThinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spendingCouncils should train up their own workers to install insulation in England’s draughty houses, and offer home upgrades street...
Read MoreIndustry experts welcome extra incentives but fear a consultation on a mileage tax sends mixed messages Drivers will be able to claim government subsidies to cut the cost of buying a new electric car until 2030 under plans to be...
Read MoreLooking for eco-friendly toys, games and presents for little ones that won’t break the bank? We have kits, skittles, crayons, trucks and tractors to add to your list• The best toys and gifts for one-year-oldsFather Christmas has...
Read MoreMPs criticise ‘inconsistent’ climate policy that includes grants of up to £3,750 for ‘supersized status symbols’ Ed Miliband has been accused by MPs of subsidising dangerous and polluting “supersized status symbols” as his...
Read MorePlastic is a growing concern, so it’s time to cut back. Here’s how, from tips on reducing our use to ideas for more sustainable products• 20 simple ways to cut down on plastic (and save money)The world, according to a new expert...
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