15 key green home and garden jobs to do this month
With the warmer weather, July is an important month for green projects in both the home and the garden. Here are 15 key jobs to look at.
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Another black mark for coal – it hinders solar panels
If coal isn’t causing enough problems in the fight against climate change, scientists at Oxford University and University College London have now found it is sabotaging solar panels.
Cutting down air pollution is so vital for babies
A new report shows how reducing air pollution is so important, says Midlands green energy expert Ron Fox who was commenting on a study by researchers from King’s College, London
Green move will ban sale of some tumble dryers
A decision to ban the sale of new vented, condenser, and gas-fired tumble dryers in Great Britain from January 19, 2027, is a sensible move, says Ron Fox, commenting on a move by the Government that only the latest heat pump models can be sold as new.
Ron gives his top ten tips to cut energy bills
Following the 13 per cent increase in gas and electricity prices next month because of soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, Midlands green energy expert Ron Fox gives his top ten tips on how householders can reduce their bills.
Cold comfort with 13 per cent rise in energy bills
A 13 per cent increase in energy prices next month is very disappointing, said Ron, commenting on a recent announcement by regulator Ofgem that household gas and electricity prices will go up in July
Middle East conflict boosted home solar sales
Latest figures showed that there were 27,607 solar panel installations in the UK in March this year. This is the highest monthly total since 2012, when consumers were awarded generous inflation-linked payments for electricity from solar panels for 25 years.
Insulating your home is a must summer job
Many householders think insulating their home to keep it warm is a winter job. But Midlands green energy expert Ron Fox says it is a summer job because it is easier to do then, and also it will keep your house cooler in the recent hot weather.
My four strange but true Bank Holiday stories
With the May Bank holiday a few days away, now is a good time to look back at four of this year’s amazing but true green stories, starting with seeds of hope for Ash trees.
Early flowers bring climate change warning
Although trees and plants are now blooming earlier and providing a colourful sight, they are also bringing a climate warning. That’s the view of Midlands green expert Ron Fox who was commenting on reports that plants now flower almost a month sooner than in previous centuries due to warmer [...]
