Sustainable Ferriby

Category: Sustainability

  • Geothermal vs household solar

    Geothermal vs household solar

    A previous article discusses the United Downs geothermal project. This asks why we shouldn’t spend that money on more solar and wind, or more nuclear generation.

  • From pilot to fleet – scaling Cornwall’s deep geothermal and the value of firm power

    From pilot to fleet – scaling Cornwall’s deep geothermal and the value of firm power

    The United Downs deep power project recently broke UK records. We explore what it is and why it is significant.

  • Sustainable Ferriby 2026 — Back to School!

    Sustainable Ferriby 2026 — Back to School!

    This year’s Sustainable energy and home improvement event is scheduled for 2nd May 2026 at North Ferriby Primary School. Details and sign up here.

  • Batteries, mining and cobalt; the real story

    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 fight against the inevitable transition to renewable energy there are those who criticise renewables for…

  • Modern Wind Turbines; a carbon story

    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

  • 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.