Sustainable Ferriby

Tag: climate-change

  • 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.

  • Top Climate Change Myths and the Facts That Debunk Them

    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.

  • 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…

  • 📆 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…

  • Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    It’s revealing to compare the carbon emissions of EVs, walking, cycling, and horse riding. The results are surprising, except when compared with fossil fuel vehicles.

  • Choosing the right tariff

    Choosing the right tariff

    Shifting to sustainable energy solutions like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels can significantly reduce household emissions. Choosing the right energy tariff is essential for maximizing savings and sustainability. The article reviews effective tariffs for energy-efficient homes and offers insights on optimizing energy usage to combat climate change effectively. This article helps you make…

  • Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    SUSTAINABLE FERRIBY 2025 is a community workshop on sustainable homes and how to lower your energy costs and carbon footprint. Presentations, Q&A discussions, and panel sessions on topics such as solar and batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and energy reduction.

  • Myth Busting – EV weight

    Myth Busting – EV weight

    We explored the common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs) being heavier and causing more environmental damage than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs). Contrary to popular belief, most EVs are not significantly heavier than their ICE counterparts, especially dedicated EVs. Additionally, EVs produce fewer particulate emissions from brakes and have comparable tyre wear to traditional vehicles.