Renewable energy sources accounted for the majority of power used in the US in 2019, the first time since before 1885 that coal was not the country’s main source of power A new report from the US government found renewables overtook coal in 2019 It was the first year since before 1885 that coal was … Read more
Government plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children are ‘unscientific’ and ‘discriminatory’, a report claims. Ministers have proposed making it illegal to sell the ultra-caffeinated products to under-18s amid fears they are damaging to health. Campaigners say the ‘dangerous’ combination of high levels of caffeine and sugar help fuel obesity, bad behaviour … Read more
Arctic birds weaken their own immune systems to save energy for hunting and keeping warm during the coldest months, study shows Study authors examined the immune system of the Svalbard rock ptarmigan They found it can deliberately weaken its immune system to conserve energy It does this during the five coldest months of the year from October … Read more
Best buy energy deals reach cheapest point in two years thanks to falling wholesale costs – could you slash your bills with one of these 10 cheapest tariffs? Wholesale costs have dropped, meaning cheaper tariffs This will be welcome news for the people working at home during lockdown We reveal the best energy offers currently … Read more
Intel says it aims to run completely on renewable energy and stop sending trash to landfills by 2030 The company released its environmental goals for the next decade Intel says it wants to rely completely on renewable energy by 2030 In the same timeline it says it wants to reduce the amount of waste it sends … Read more
The T.rex and other huge predatory dinosaurs were the masters of ‘energy-efficient walking’ at lower speeds, giving them an edge over faster prey species, study finds. Researchers from Mount Marty College, South Dakota used data on limb proportions, body mass and the gait of 70 species of therapod dinosaurs. They found that for small to … Read more
How ‘phantom power’ costs you £140 a year: Ten ways to cut your energy bills as usage soars during lockdown Energy bills are set to increase by an average of £32 a month Since lockdown began, the use of home appliances has increased significantly Background electricity use, or phantom load, could cost you up to … Read more
MIT researchers develop wireless system that measures use of appliances likes microwaves and hair dryers so data can be used to optimize energy usage The system is called Sapple and uses radio waves and a smart e-meter It is being positioned as a way to increase energy savings A Wi-Fi like box can judge radio … Read more
Best energy deals to be found online only as households with contracts coming to an end are urged to switch By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 23:34 BST, 5 May 2020 Households with broadband and energy contracts coming to an end are being encouraged to switch … Read more
Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable solar power, and estimates the change will save more than $65million over seven years Houston will partner with NRG Energy to get all of its energy from solar The plan will begin in July and last for five years, with two yearly extensions Houston … Read more