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News that the UK has fired up an old coal plant to fill a gap in electricity supplies is an unfortunate backward step, said Midlands energy expert Ron Fox.  “The problem is that the warm, still [...]

With all the gloomy news recently about climate change it is easy to forget the successes, said Midlands energy expert Ron Fox. He said the most dramatic was a worldwide ban on ozone-depleting [...]

Drivers of 700,000 older cars will be shocked to find they are paying around 11p a litre more to fill up with fuel this month to help fight climate change. From this Wednesday (September 1) [...]

The summer highlight for many is a visit to an air show, especially when the Red Arrows are present. Although the number of displays has been reduced this year because of covid restrictions, many [...]

Many people think disruptive climate change is a future problem, but it is here now, warns Midlands energy expert Ron Fox. Action is needed urgently, he said, after scientists presented their [...]

Millions of householders were given an electric shock this month with the news that energy prices are going up in October by around 12 per cent a year. Regulator Ofgem is putting up the price cap [...]

During lockdown householders have been spending more time working on their gardens, including putting peat compost down to improve the soil. Few probably realise, said Midlands energy expert Ron [...]

The recent catastrophic floods in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have been blamed on climate change. But how prepared is the UK for more intense rain and very hot weather after the Met [...]

Plans for a new savings scheme for the public to help fund the Government’s environmental projects are “a very innovative move.” That’s the view of Midlands energy expert Ron Fox on hearing more [...]

Washing machines, TVs and fridges should have a longer lifespan after new Government legislation was introduced this July – six months after green energy expert Ron Fox called for action.  From [...]