Sustainable Ferriby

Category: Sustainability

  • Land Use: Golf Courses vs Renewable Energy Sources

    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.

  • 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 trends.Over decades of monitoring, satellites have recorded clear and consistent evidence of a warming planet.…

  • CO₂ and Climate Change

    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

  • Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges

    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. Innovations in storage technology and capacity management will support a reliable, low-carbon grid.

  • How EVs Can Support the UK’s Power Grid

    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 demand and reliance on costly peaker plants, resulting in potential savings for consumers and the…

  • UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality

    UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality

    “There’s nowhere to charge” is a common cry from the antiEV malcontents and, more sadly, those they seek to subvert. It’s one of the items of FUD on the playbook of misinformation. There’s an excellent article, Mapping, understanding and reducing belief in misinformation about electric vehicles, recently published in the peer reviewed journal Nature Energy…

  • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Easy Home Hacks

    Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Easy Home Hacks

    No-Regret Actions for UK Homeowners to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Save Money In today’s world, reducing our carbon footprint is more important than ever. With climate change impacting our planet, it’s crucial that we all take steps to minimise our environmental impact. On the other hand… Making major lifestyle changes and substantial sustainable technology investments…

  • Aesthetic Alternatives: Solar Tiles vs In-Roof Panels

    Aesthetic Alternatives: Solar Tiles vs In-Roof Panels

    Modern solar panels appeal due to their aesthetics and efficiency, but concerns arise regarding their appearance on heritage buildings. In-roof and solar tiles provide alternatives, yet they often come with higher costs and limited options compared to traditional on-roof systems.

  • 📆 Reflecting on Sustainable Ferriby 2025: A community event for change

    📆 Reflecting on Sustainable Ferriby 2025: A community event for change

    Yesterday’s Sustainable Ferriby 2025 event lived up to expectations, bringing together local residents, sustainability advocates, and even visitors from as far as Northumberland. The turnout was fantastic, and the discussions were insightful, reinforcing the importance of community-driven sustainability efforts. The core theme of the event was around optimism for sustainability, with celebration of how far…