The number of people using carbon offsetting schemes is increasing, it has been claimed.Holidaymakers are becoming more aware of the need to mitigate the effects of their travelling by engaging in initiatives that negate their environmental impact, according to the Air Transport Users Council (ATUC).The ATUC has stated that price...

Installation of combined heat and power plants (CHP) in the UK could generate as much power as nuclear sites and cut carbon emissions.According to a new report entitled Securing Power compiled by Poyry Energy, utilising CHP technology could produce enough energy to power two-thirds of the UK's homes.The Green Building...

UK householders are more likely to adopt energy efficiency in their homes if it saves them money, it has been found.According to a new survey by Tescocompare.com, although many people are driven by environmental concerns, over half of those questioned would be more likely to adopt a greener lifestyle if...

Going for kitchen products that will lower running costs can help save on household bills, according to Earth Times.A recent Consumer Reports survey cited on the news site showed 84 per cent of readers went for energy-efficient appliances and consumer electricals, 43 per cent chose goods that wasted less water...

Prince Charles is currently helping to reduce his carbon footprint by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from his homes, a new report has shown.The Prince's energy efficiency was revealed in the Sustainability Account for the Household of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and demonstrated...