Sustainable Ferriby

Sustainable Ferriby

Community Energy, insights, expertise and action, transforming West Hull villages

Land Use: Golf Courses vs Renewable Energy Sources

This short article contrasts the environmental impacts of golf courses and renewable energy farms. You might be surprised which have higher land use and greater ongoing environmental footprint.

Jan 13, 2026
Satellites and Climate change

Climate Change Is Undeniable: What Satellites Reveal Satellite observations have become one of the most powerful tools for understanding how Earth’s climate is changing. Unlike ground‑based measurements, satellites provide continuous, global, and highly precise data—making them ideal for detecting long‑term…

Jan 9, 2026
CO₂ and Climate Change

The evidence confirms that human-emitted carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the primary cause of recent climate change, leading to a significant rise in global temperatures. This article summarises the evidence and debunks the naysayers’ misinformation

Jan 2, 2026
Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges

The transition to renewable energy in the UK necessitates understanding periods of low generation, known as Dunkelflaute. While relying on renewables reduces costs and emissions, adequate backup through a mix of gas, nuclear, storage, and Demand-Side Management (DSM) remains essential.…

Nov 6, 2025
Top Climate Change Myths and the Facts That Debunk Them

Climate change misinformation is everywhere. What we need is a quick, easy to understand, truth based response to the lies. here it is.

Oct 24, 2025
How EVs Can Support the UK’s Power Grid

The UK electric car fleet is expected to increase to around 3 million by the end of 2026. Bidirectional charging equipped EVs can use a s mall fraction of their battery to provide valuable flexibility to the grid, reducing peak…

Oct 20, 2025
UK EV Charging Infrastructure: Myths vs. Reality

“There’s nowhere to charge” is a common cry from the antiEV malcontents and, more sadly, those they seek to subvert. It’s one of the items of FUD on the playbook of misinformation. There’s an excellent article, Mapping, understanding and reducing…

Jul 24, 2025
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Easy Home Hacks

No-Regret Actions for UK Homeowners to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Save Money In today’s world, reducing our carbon footprint is more important than ever. With climate change impacting our planet, it’s crucial that we all take steps to minimise our…

Jun 23, 2025
Aesthetic Alternatives: Solar Tiles vs In-Roof Panels

Modern solar panels appeal due to their aesthetics and efficiency, but concerns arise regarding their appearance on heritage buildings. In-roof and solar tiles provide alternatives, yet they often come with higher costs and limited options compared to traditional on-roof systems.

Jun 16, 2025