Climate change is an expression with which most of us are now familiar. Stories of changing weather patterns, rising sea levels and vanishing habitats have been around for a number of years and foremost among them headlines about our vanishing Arctic. The arguments have raged back and forth as to [...]
In this year’s party conference, Gordon Brown announced that he would be setting new, increased, targets for the reduction of carbon dioxide of 80% by the year 2050. In order to do this there will be a growing requirement for companies and households to undertake a carbon audit. What Is [...]
‘Climate Change’ is a term which refers to the way that the temperature of the Earth is changing. It has become a topical issue due to the fact that changes are taking place far faster than for many thousands of years, with possibly drastic consequences. How has the Climate Changed [...]
There is a domestic fire every eight minutes in the UK – a statistic which could be higher given that a massive proportion of accidental fires never reach the notice of the fire service. So have a look at our domestic fire fact sheet and make sure you stay safe. [...]
We hear a lot these days about our carbon footprint and ways in which companies try to offset their carbon impact by planting trees etc. However, we are not quite so aware that each home in the UK contributes 28% of the national total putting the humble home on a [...]
Unlike industrial chimney stacks pumping out thick furls of black smoke, unless an engine is burning oil, we don’t often see what comes out from vehicle exhausts. However, just because it’s not very visible, doesn’t mean to say there are no consequences - because the effect of traffic emissions can [...]
Having a bonfire may seem an innocent enough thing to do and conjures up romantic images of boy scouts, beach barbecues, and Bonfire Night. But bonfires can also be a potential hazard to your health and to the environment. Read our advice on how to have a responsible bonfire without [...]
