Frankly, Newquay has long been thought of as a party town – over the last six years, however, it’s been quietly undergoing a transformation from party place to food haven and idyllic location. Finally, there are daytime hotspots that can rival the area’s level of natural beauty.
China is building first ‘forest city’ of 40,000 trees to fight air pollution
It’s not all doom and gloom: despite recent news suggesting the world’s superpowers aren’t prioritising combatting climate change, China is in the process of building the first ‘forest city’ to fight air pollution. It will host 40,000 trees and 30,000 people, absorbing almost 10,000 tons of CO2 annually. It’s just one of the many sustainable developments China is currently pursuing – stay up to date with our Instagram for more.
A third of the world now faces deadly heatwaves as result of climate change
Canadian climate change study thwarted by climate change
A tale with an ironic twist: an expedition, part of a four-year research project into the effects of climate change, had to be abandoned after climate change made the conditions treacherous. Warmer temperatures created perilous ice conditions off Newfoundland, trapping fishing boats and tankers – usually, ‘it’s not something you would expect to see there’.
Paris Climate Deal: Trump pulls US out of 2015 Accord
A step in the wrong direction: as of yesterday, President Trump has pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement, a deal that was intended to limit the global rise in temperature attributed to emissions. NASA indicates that “the current warming trend is of particular significance because most of it is extremely likely […] to be the result of human activity since the mid-20th century and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented over decades to millennia.” The US currently contributes about 15% of global emissions of carbon, a considerably large portion.
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MPs say ‘dominance’ of big home-building firms must end
Put simply, the UK isn’t building enough homes in the current housing market. MPs have recently called for an end to the ‘dominance’ of big home-building firms, saying that the government should do more for smaller builders – we couldn’t agree more. Currently, the residential housing sector is accountable for 27% of UK emissions, something we, as a nation, need to change.
Why Newquay Airport is the Best in Britain
Everyone knows we’re huge fans of the beautiful town of Newquay; it’s why so many of our Zero Carbon Smart Homes are located there. With stunning shores, exquisite food and plenty of festivities, it’s impossible to resist. (Take a look at our guide to life in Newquay for even more.) However, we’re glad to know we’re not the only fans of amenities in the area: this ‘superfan’, Julia Buckley, wrote an article in the Independent yesterday announcing that Newquay Airport is the best in the country. As the UK’s fastest growing airport, the following is what she had to say about why.
Electric Vehicles Provide Great Energy Opportunities for UK
According to Matthew Trevaskis, the new head of electric vehicles at the Renewable Energy Association, the UK’s growing low-carbon vehicle market provides the “perfect opportunity” for businesses to export excess energy to the grid. Trevaskis believes that installing a solar panel onto a house with an EV is the ideal way to create one’s own fuel, an opinion shared by Verto Homes as all our homes possess their own EV charging points. Read on for edie‘s overview of how Trevaskis has joined the REA to draw focus to the importance of the electrical storage of EVs.
Renewable Energy Sources Could Be Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Within A Decade
In a new UN-backed report based on interviews with 114 renowned energy experts worldwide, an overwhelming consensus that renewable power will dominate in the future has been revealed. With the support of large international corporations increasingly selecting renewable energy products, UN News Centre explains how more than 70 percent of experts interviewed believe that a global transition to 100 percent renewable energy is achievable.
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