Global CREDS study uncovers best ways to change consumption to cut carbon footprint
A new study highlights the most effective ways to cut our carbon footprint, results that will help inform government decisions as it plans recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
e-bikes could slash transport emissions and get Britons back to work
Electrically-assisted bikes (e-bikes) could slash carbon dioxide emissions from transport, and offer workers a safe and sustainable route back to the office and factory.
Make fun of your research
CREDS researcher Michael Fell and UCL colleague Alexandra Schneiders reflect on their experience of developing an energy board game.
Recovery from the Coronovirus Crisis: Opportunity or threat to low carbon transport policy?
This blog challenges the simple narrative of opportunity to low carbon transport policy presented by the Coronavirus Crisis by reflecting on other past ‘opportunities’ which have been squandered or, worse still, have been used to bake in higher carbon policies.
Ending the daily work commute may not cut energy usage as much as one might hope
A mass move to working-from-home accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic might not be as beneficial to the planet as many hope, according to a new study.
How does energy research have to change during a climate emergency?
In the UK, the Government is now committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To reach such a target, everything will have to change – and this includes how we do energy research. Yet, so far, we are doing research as usual.
Energy trading board game (online and easy-to-print)
Looking for activities to (virtually) get together and discuss low-carbon energy futures? There’s now a game for that.
Health benefits of policies to reduce carbon emissions
CREDS researcher Ian Hamilton, along with colleagues, recently had their work on Climate Change and Health impacts for the UK published in the BMJ medical journal.
The secret life of boilers – how your boiler misbehaves
Part one of our blog series called ‘The secret life of boilers’ by George Bennett examines how your boiler misbehaves.
Living in an EcoHome
CREDS researcher, George Bennett, talks about living in an EcoHome
Widespread benefits of rapid UK building retrofit
How do we quickly reduce our energy use in the UK itself, but without damaging the economy?
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority
We spend most of our lives inside buildings, and the energy we use to light, heat and cool them is responsible for a third of UK CO2 emissions.
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