Category Archives: Eco

Power factor correction

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Power factor correction doesn’t sound very sexy and it might be difficult to get your head round, but power factor correction is a great way to save some energy on your electricity bill.  On all electricity bills there is something …

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Eco Sofa – what to look for

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In many households the sofa is one of the most important items of furniture. It is where we relax after a long day at work, watch our favourite TV shows and perhaps even eat the occasional meal from! A good …

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Buying an eco friendly home

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They say that buying a home is one of the most stressful things that someone can  do. This is undoubtedly true, but if you’ve decided to buy an eco-friendly home then you’ve just made a hard job a little bit …

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Bee Populations in Decline

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The most comprehensive survey of bumblebees ever undertaken in the US has discovered that populations of four common bee types have declined by 96% in just a few short decades. Blame for bee decline has been laid at the feet …

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Impact of invasive species takes years to be seen, says new report

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A new report claims that the impact on an area of an invasive species can take years to become apparent. The report also suggests that the groundwork may have already been laid for future invasive species which will make them …

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Mistletoe could disappear from Britain in the next 20 years

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Ecologists and conservationists are warning today that mistletoe, beloved of pagans who use it to ward of evil spirits and cherished by those who enjoy a Christmas kiss, could have disappeared from the UK by 2030. The National trust, who …

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Mistletoe could disappear from Britain in the next 20 years

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Ecologists and conservationists are warning today that mistletoe, beloved of pagans who use it to ward of evil spirits and cherished by those who enjoy a Christmas kiss, could have disappeared from the UK by 2030. The National trust, who …

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Polar Bears could be saved

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New research has been released showing that with speedy and sufficient human effort, polar bears could be saved from extinction. In the past research has shown that Arctic temperatures are already on track to cross the threshold which would trigger …

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Roman Rabbit Invasion Force Continues to Plague Britain

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The Romans may have left over 1,500 years ago in a doomed bid to sure up their collapsing empire, but part of their invasion force remains and continues to plague Britain. Rabbits were brought over by the Romans, and despite …

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Europe’s Grassland Butterflies in Rapid Decline

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A catastrophic collapse in the numbers of 17 European butterfly species is thought to have been caused by a massive loss of flower rich wild grass meadows. Among the species found in Britain at risk are the Adonis Blue, the …

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