Is planting more trees the answer to global warming? As a complex problem, the climate crisis will require many solutions. While there is no silver bullet, it is widely accepted that stopping burning fossil fuels is the number one priority. However, planting lots more trees is essential. Angela Terry 14 Mar 2022 2 min read Further Reading
How to green your spring clean Too many of the everyday cleaning products in our cupboards are bad for the planet – and us! Thankfully, you can make your home sparkle using effective, natural cleaning products. Angela Terry 11 Mar 2022 2 min read Cleaning
What is this new IPCC report and what are the top five things you can do? What is this new IPCC report? We are at the most critical moment in human history. Billions of people around the world – including in the UK – are already suffering because of the climate crisis and many of its impacts are already ‘irreversible’. We have a short window in which to tackle the worst of it. Angela Terry 1 Mar 2022 5 min read Further Reading
How can you look fabulous without hurting the planet? Fashion is one of the most polluting industries out there. It creates up to 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s significantly more than all aviation and shipping emissions combined. Angela Terry 27 Jan 2022 3 min read Shopping
Does cutting meat and dairy really help the planet? Veganism is on the rise. Over a half a million people signed up to Veganuary last year and even more are expected to do so this year. Many people cite the environment as a key motivation for cutting animal products. But is eating plant-based really all it’s cracked up to be when it comes to the planet? Angela Terry 14 Jan 2022 3 min read Diet
Top tips to reduce your energy bill One Home’s Founder Angela Terry on Channel 5 As the energy and linked cost-of-living crises rage on, One Home’s founder, environmental scientist Angela Terry, was the featured expert in an item on home energy efficiency on 5 News. Angela Terry 1 Jan 2022 8 min read Cost of Living
Floods don’t care – time to prepare for a wet winter Check, Prepare, Act to keep you and your loved ones safe from flooding In 2020, Christmas was a total washout for many people, when floods arrived only 2-days days before Christmas day. Mary Dhonau 17 Dec 2021 4 min read Flooding
How can I help save the planet in 2022? Seven things you can do to reduce pollution and tackle climate change We’re approaching that time of year again, when we all start to think about what the New Year might hold and the resolutions we can make. Angela Terry 15 Dec 2021 6 min read Top Tips on Climate Action
Ditch the sandbags: expert tips on how to protect your home and business from flooding in a wetter winter As Storm Arwen approaches, the Met Office is warning of a wetter winter into January and February 2022. This will almost certainly lead to flooding of homes and businesses. Angela Terry, environmental scientist and founder of onehome.org said: “Floods can be devastating costing lives and destroying property. They are also tricky to predict. But there are steps which home and business owners and renters can take to limit the impact of rising water. Angela Terry 2 Dec 2021 3 min read Flooding
What is the best carbon footprint calculator? Here are the best apps and websites for measuring your carbon footprint. We all want to be taking steps to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start or know what can you do that will make the most impact? Angela Terry 2 Dec 2021 4 min read Further Reading
9 positive climate stories from 2021 The climate fight isn’t just about focusing on the bad stuff – good news stories help us have hope that we can keep warming below 2°C Angela Terry 18 Nov 2021 5 min read Further Reading
More plastic than chocolate? Christmas treats rated best to worst for unnecessary packaging Is your favourite festive selection box on Santa’s naughty list? Angela Terry 4 Nov 2021 4 min read Seasonal