Sustainable Ferriby

Tag: environment

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 📆 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…