Government blamed for stalling of energy saving, as People & Planet table reveals 75% of campuses are set to miss carbon targets UK universities are helping lead the world on environmental research – but when it comes to their own back yard they appear to be falling behind. Only a quarter are on track to […]
Eight firefighters, from two separate agencies, were hospitalized Friday after an explosion at an Arizona Public Service facility in Surprise, where utility-sized lithium batteries used in the storage and distribution of solar energy are housed. Read more: foxnews.com
Earth Day is a great time to rethink the way your home is powered — is it sucking energy where you could be conserving it? There are plenty of steps you can take to reduce your home’s carbon footprint. For example, voice assistants give you the power to control smart home devices, so they’re only […]
OK so the Amazon Spring Sale might have finished, but that doesn’t mean the deals stop. There’s still a whole bunch of fantastic offers out there, ready to be snapped up, if you know where to look. In this deals round-up, you can save on gaming consoles, games, fridge freezers, washing machines, Amazon devices, speakers, […]
The elite tradition is to send children away at a young age to be educated. But future politicians who suffer this ‘privileged abandonment’ often turn out as bullies or bumblers. A psychotherapist explains why In Britain, the link between private boarding education and leadership is gold-plated. If their parents can afford it, children are sent […]
Didier Ruef has been photographing Switzerland for 30 years. His new book, Homo Helveticus, contains images of the country and its inhabitants that present an unexpected view … Read more: theguardian.com
At this time of year in Rome, it’s traditional to pair the first broad beans with pecorino Our rental agreement came with all the usual clauses, but also a verbal one: take care of the tortoise on the terrace. This unexpected role has brought me joy. I had no idea how fast a tortoise could […]
A blind World War II veteran’s home was painted over the weekend by firefighters in Florida who decided to give back to the community in a special way. Read more: foxnews.com
Years of austerity have driven the poorest into squalid, crumbling homes. Can this cycle be broken? The stark human cost of Britain’s decade-long austerity drive, welfare reforms and warped housing priorities can be glimpsed in 11 decaying flats carved from what was once a grand Victorian terrace home in Weston-super-Mare. These bay-fronted houses were most […]
UN sanctions are crushing North Korea's economy, which needs energy supplies. In crisis, Kim Jong Un is trying to develop alternative energy to keep his factories running. Read more: cnbc.com
