Author: Martin Wright

Recent guidance from Washington encouraging Americans to reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods mirrors the approach taken by a British general practitioner whose patients have successfully reversed type 2 diabetes through dietary changes. This unexpected alignment highlights a growing movement questioning conventional dietary norms. Earlier this year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the US… Continue reading The unexpected pushback against America’s junk food culture

Energy storage plays a vital role within the UK’s electricity network, encompassing a wide range of technologies that vary significantly in size and application. From large-scale thermal storage systems filled with molten salt to innovative approaches involving liquid air, advancements in energy storage are evolving rapidly to support the growing use of renewables. Renewable sources… Continue reading Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage

The dramatic decline in the cost of renewable energy stands in stark contrast to the soaring prices of fossil fuels, offering a hopeful outlook amid the ongoing climate crisis. Despite rising emissions and slow governmental action, there is a significant glimmer of progress demonstrated by the rapid expansion of solar power. Over the past few… Continue reading Amid an energy crisis, the renewables juggernaut gathers pace

The text you shared discusses a community energy initiative called “People Owned Power,” which envisions transforming entire streets into clean, green power stations. This idea was brought to life in Walthamstow, east London, by activists and filmmakers Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn, documented in their film *Power Station*. The initiative helps households and groups of… Continue reading Amid energy market turmoil, the people taking power into their own hands

The text you shared features stories about people working in the offshore wind industry, highlighting their roles, experiences, and passion for their work. Here’s a summary of the two main profiles featured in your excerpt: — ### Grzegorz Kędzierski – Commissioning Engineer – Nicknamed “Greg,” he works at heights on offshore wind turbines, some reaching… Continue reading The energy inside: three people powering the green transition

The extract you provided highlights the journey of Corrie Energy’s Latitude40 solar tracker innovation, emphasizing its humble beginnings and significant potential impact on solar energy efficiency in northern latitudes, including the UK. Here’s a summary and some key points from the text: ### Summary and Key Points: – **Origin Story**: The Latitude40 solar tracker prototype… Continue reading Solar, reimagined: meet the bright minds pushing it into the future

A group of bereaved families from Israel and Palestine are coming together to transform their pain into a powerful force for peace. Despite being physically and metaphorically separated by a wall, these families are bonded by the unimaginable loss of a child. This grassroots movement, known as the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF), is… Continue reading Where peace begins, the bereaved parents bringing hope to a divided land

output from solar arrays is tough. “It’s really hard to do this accurately,” Donti says. “It depends on so many factors – the time of day, the weather, even the reflections of sunlight off buildings. For a long time, these sites have been treated as a black box, with average output values. But these can… Continue reading ‘I’ve found my community’: the woman bringing AI and climate science together

A resurgence of land defenders is emerging in various parts of the world, from war zones to inner-city London. These individuals are spearheading efforts to reclaim soil, space, and power through community gardens and regenerative actions. The significance of a garden and the land it occupies cannot be overstated, especially at a time when access… Continue reading From war zones to city plots, grassroots growers are transforming land and lives

her’s thus far on the journey of the group, Greenwell reflects on the rapid embrace of their message. “I was also really taken by how the simple act of joining the group made people feel better, whether or not they decided to delay giving their child a phone – it was a decision that made… Continue reading Smartphone Free Childhood: the unstoppable rise of a culture-shifting campaign