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Analysis: 3m UK homes must install clean heating over next five years
Alternatives to oil and gas boilers must be prioritised in UK's clean heating drive, says innovation charity.
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report
Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, says a new report from the...
Boost energy efficiency, reduce energy poverty: Efficiency Canada report
A new report from Efficiency Canada contains recommendations for programs and policies that could help alleviate energy poverty through improving energy efficiency.
Climate solution: US town experiments with community heating and cooling
A pilot climate solution that uses a highly-efficient heating and cooling system could see electric bills drop by 20%, is being trialled in...
Meet Neo Px: the super plant that attacks air pollution
A bioengineered plant, called Neo Px, is capable of purifying polluted air inside buildings.
Sixth house collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina coast
North Carolina’s coast is almost entirely made up of narrow, low-lying barrier islands that are increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and to being...
Scotland to review restrictions on woodburning stoves in new builds
The Scottish government will review restrictions on the installation of woodburning stoves in new build homes or conversions, a minister has announced.
Australian researchers turn coffee waste into greener concrete
University study turns coffee grounds into biochar for concrete production, to replace sand and bring down carbon footprint of building material.
B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more...
