Community News Environment NewsThe New Scientist recently reported that researchers at Wageningen University have been able to demonstrate the potential for plant bacteria to generate meaningful amounts of electricity – truly green power. It works due to the fact that all plant roots ‘excrete’ sugars into the soil. Bacteria around the roots then break down the sugars releasing CO2, electrons (-ve [...]
A drought summit is being held today, as parts of England suffer with groundwater levels lower than in 1976. Environment secretary Caroline Spelman is meeting with water companies, farmers and wildlife groups to discuss the situation in south east England, East Anglia and the East Midlands. Many rivers are already drying up and while water [...]
Western Power Distribution (WPD) have just launched their Community Chest grant scheme, and £50,000 is available to enable communities to install energy efficiency measures in community buildings. The grant is being administered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) who can also provide expert advice and guidance to help groups to carry out an [...]