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Travelling round Wales

How Convenient is it to Charge an Electric Car?

In my last blog, I talked about how far my electric car can travel in different conditions. This time, I’m looking at how easy it is to charge—especially on a long trip (next time, I’ll write about the cost).

320 mile range (5 miles per kWh) at 15 degrees centigrade and 50mph

Range Anxiety?

What is the real-life mileage range of an electric car?  What about cold weather, and how does it compare to an internal combustion (ICE) petrol or diesel car?

Standard 3-pin plug

Plug-in-solar panels

Did you know that the UK Government is planning to allow you to install portable solar panels that you plug into a standard 3-pin socket?  Coming July 2026.

Stirling Reuse Hub

What Can Communities Do to Tackle Climate Change?

Tackling climate change is often seen as the responsibility of governments, businesses and individuals. However, communities also have an important role to play — one that is sometimes overlooked. 

Grangemouth industrial complex

Manufacturing Emissions

This article examines the complex landscape of international economic and climate policy, focusing on emissions trading schemes and carbon border pricing mechanisms. These issues are critical to the future of UK manufacturing, jobs, and global carbon emissions. 

UK Domestic Electricity Costs (2025)

Domestic Electricity Costs

How many of us understand our electricity bills?  Why is electricity more expensive than gas?  How can we reform our bills?  My latest blog reveals all. 

EV charger in Costa Rica

How to Change the World

Who has the most power and influence to prevent climate change?  In this blog I argue that systemic change is required to reduce our global human climate impact. 

Emissions from spending £10,000

How to spend £10,000

What is the impact of spending £10,000?  What’s the best environmental option?

Stromboli erupting

Sustainable Sicily?

Following a recent holiday, I have penned my observations on environmental issues and progress (or lack of) in Sicily.  It is always interesting to compare the UK with other countries.