Lockdown

Science

Study: Urban air quality improved less during Covid-19 lockdown than previously thought

Researchers reveal NO2 emission reductions during first lockdown were lower than previously thought, amidst warnings ozone levels actually increased

clock 13 January 2021 • 2 min read

Energy

Britain's electricity demand returns to 2019 levels as lockdown lifts

Demand for power plummeted as Covid-19 measures kicked in, but levels now look to have returned to that seen last year, according to Cornwall Insight

clock 04 September 2020 • 2 min read

Supply chain

Study: Consumer carbon emissions have plummeted through 2020 - and some savings could continue

Lockdown caused emissions to plummet across several consumer categories, as survey suggests some people are now keen to embrace behaviour changes that have led to lower emissions

clock 25 August 2020 • 2 min read

Transport

Back to work: How businesses can promote sustainable and socially-distanced commutes

As people slowly return to work following the government's announcement on Sunday, employers can encourage staff to embrace sustainable routes into work by launching cycle-to-work schemes, installing on-site facilities such as bike storage and showers,...

clock 11 May 2020 • 7 min read

Buildings

Study: Empty commercial buildings wasting energy and money during Covid-19 lockdown

Offices, shops, and hotels are still using roughly 84 per cent of their typical energy demand during lockdown, according to findings from energy performance consultants Carbon Intelligence

clock 28 April 2020 • 2 min read