Sustainable Ferriby

Sustainable Ferriby

Community Energy, insights, expertise and action, transforming West Hull villages

Batteries, mining and cobalt; the real story

Like almost every other physical thing we use, the raw materials come from somewhere. Humans mine gigatonnes of materials from our planet every year, often with significant environmental impacts. In some cases there is a human cost too. In their…

Feb 14, 2026
Modern Wind Turbines; a carbon story

Wind turbines play a pivotal role in clean energy transition. However there are those that suggest they create more carbon and consume more energy than they release. The numbers tell a different story

Feb 12, 2026
The Psychology of Denial

Opposing a bad idea is reasonable, denying readily provable facts is something else entirely. What makes a small proportion of people stridently deny climate change? We look at the psychology that drives them.

Feb 8, 2026
Land Use: Golf Courses vs Renewable Energy Sources

This short article contrasts the environmental impacts of golf courses and renewable energy farms. You might be surprised which have higher land use and greater ongoing environmental footprint.

Jan 13, 2026
Satellites and Climate change

Climate Change Is Undeniable: What Satellites Reveal Satellite observations have become one of the most powerful tools for understanding how Earth’s climate is changing. Unlike ground‑based measurements, satellites provide continuous, global, and highly precise data—making them ideal for detecting long‑term…

Jan 9, 2026
CO₂ and Climate Change

The evidence confirms that human-emitted carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the primary cause of recent climate change, leading to a significant rise in global temperatures. This article summarises the evidence and debunks the naysayers’ misinformation

Jan 2, 2026
Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges

The transition to renewable energy in the UK necessitates understanding periods of low generation, known as Dunkelflaute. While relying on renewables reduces costs and emissions, adequate backup through a mix of gas, nuclear, storage, and Demand-Side Management (DSM) remains essential.…

Nov 6, 2025
Top Climate Change Myths and the Facts That Debunk Them

Climate change misinformation is everywhere. What we need is a quick, easy to understand, truth based response to the lies. here it is.

Oct 24, 2025
How EVs Can Support the UK’s Power Grid

The UK electric car fleet is expected to increase to around 3 million by the end of 2026. Bidirectional charging equipped EVs can use a s mall fraction of their battery to provide valuable flexibility to the grid, reducing peak…

Oct 20, 2025