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What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

Arctic dipole reversal: Key factor in arctic sea ice trend

New research led by an international team of scientists explains why Arctic Sea ice loss has slowed since 2007. Their findings indicated this was...

UK provides £250,000 aid amid Eastern Bangladesh flooding

In a compassionate response to the dire situation in eastern Bangladesh, the United Kingdom has announced an allocation of £250,000 (equivalent to over three crore and forty lacs taka) in aid.

Accurate forecasting of space weather is needed now

Space weather experts agree that without accurate forecasting, the Earth is at risk of serious infrastructure damage from the next geomagnetic storm

Mapping magma flows and solar storm risks in the energy industry

Using magnetotellurics, the EARTH project will generate models predicting magma flows and solar storms to forecast risks to the energy industry.

“Even if we stop burning fossil fuels today, temperatures will not go down”, report says

July 2023 has seen extreme heat events sweeping North America, Europe and China. Researchers point to the need for ending burning fossil fuels and heat action plans across affected cities.

Heat sensor fire drones could be the latest firefighting technology

‘FireDrone’, a possible new firefighting technology, can go into burning buildings, scope out fires, and deliver real-time data on people inside.

The dangers of UK heat: How to keep safe in hot weather?

As the temperatures continue to rise, we all need to be aware of the dangers of our sun and how to keep safe in hot weather, especially looking out for those most vulnerable.

“Cataclysmic” health emergency following Pakistan floods

The Pakistan floods have brought on a double burden of communicable, and non-communicable diseases, fuelling more inequality and health disparities.

Is this the end for ice roads and ice road truckers?

Ice roads vital for transportation in remote communities may be cracking and sinking under the unseasonably warm weather; is this the end for ice road truckers?

EcoGrit: Environmentally conscious gritting

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd turns away from damaging products used for gritting, protecting people and the planet in icy conditions.

Climate technology designed to protect power grids from extreme weather

Laki Power brings power to remote areas with its climate technology, designed to detect extreme weather before it occurs, and deter power outages.

Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater

With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods.

Unprecedented wildfire risks due to hot weather

Hot weather, dry conditions and record temperatures in the UK mean an increased risk of extreme wildfires, say experts.

Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought

Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.

Run up to COP27: recognising the importance of Indigenous leaders

COP26 President Alok Sharma to visit Australia and meet with Indigenous leaders and representatives to discuss climate action in preparation for COP27.

Maintaining your sodium levels in a heatwave

Most of the time, we are told to cut down on the amount of salt in our diet, as this increases blood pressure and is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, however, in a heatwave, things are rather different.

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