Climate change is without doubt one of the biggest challenges to face humanity this century. Wherever you stand on the debate, it’s one that has captivated the minds of a...
Posts Tagged ‘Green’
February 2nd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Innovation, Smarter Living, Uncategorized
New molecule could hold the key to holding back climate change
January 25th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Gas, Home
Guest Blog: Why We Need To Use Energy More Sustainably
A recent article (1) by evolutionary psychologist Dr Val Curtis highlighted four basic reasons why we consume (the examples are hers):
- to meet basic needs (food, fuel, transport)
- to hoard (shoes, wine,...
January 24th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Energy, Fashion, Green, Home, Innovation
Slick bike storage aiding the two-wheeled revolution
As populations grow, modern living seems to be all about trying to fit more and more into increasingly small spaces, and as many of you start to ditch your cars...
January 4th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Innovation, technology
Where farming meets the future
It looks like a prop from a blockbuster science fiction film, and you could quite easily imagine one of Hollywood’s A-list stars sat at the wheel, dodging explosions left right...
January 3rd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation
Finland prepares to open world’s largest biomass gasifier in 2012
2012 is set to be a big year for renewable energy, with many exciting new projects due to commence operation over the next 12 months. One of these projects is...
December 30th, 2011 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Innovation, Solar, charity
Solar computing switches on in Africa
Advancing technology in areas of rural Africa is not always straightforward, especially in a place where there is no mainline source of electricity. While many remote parts of the continent...
December 21st, 2011 - Posted by British Gas in Electricity, Energy, Green, Wind
Knowing when the wind blows…
Generating electricity with wind turbines can be a tricky business. As windy as it often seems here in the UK, it takes quite a strong gust to turn the rotors...
December 19th, 2011 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Smarter Living
Smarter Living: How The National Trust Got Greener
For an organisation like the National Trust, being green is pretty important – not only as a matter of principle, but in practice too. Given that they operate in...
December 16th, 2011 - Posted by British Gas in Community, Energy, Green
Until the cows come home: Using cow poo to power a village
The first energy plant of its kind demonstrates how natural processes can power a business and a village with renewable energy. A farm near Ardstraw in Northern Ireland uses technology...
January 28th, 2011 - Posted by British Gas in Community, Green, Green Streets, Uncategorized
Richmond goes green
The British Gas Green Streets is in full swing!
Launched in 2010, this initiative is supporting 14 projects nationwide, all aiming to help communities across the country 'go green'. Each...