Renewable electricity could overtake fossil fuels in Britain by next year
A new report from British power analysts EnAppSys is predicting renewable electricity will overtake fossil fuels...
UK bans pet stores from selling puppies, kittens
In an attempt to protect animals from exploitation, the United Kingdom has passed a new law banning third-party...
Slide down a fire pole in this classic fire truck converted into a quirky hotel
For those who have ever wanted to slide down a real fire pole, the Red Rescue Retreat is the hotel for you. The...
Walkers launches free recycling program amid growing pressure from critics
An online social media campaign calling for popular U.K. chip manufacturer Walkers to adopt a more sustainable...
Environmental campaign floods UK Royal Mail with empty potato chip bags
The U.K. postal service has implored its public to stop mailing empty potato chip bags addressed without an envelope...
For the first time in 86 years, environmental activists in the UK sentenced to jail
Three men who participated in protests against Cuadrilla at a Lancashire fracking site are being jailed in the...
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
UK’s Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bags
A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to...
Mobile app Karma tackles food waste with discounted meals
The launch of Karma in Sweden has brought about a new way of fighting food waste. Since 2016, more than 1,500 businesses...
Drone operators disturbing wildlife incur fines and jail time in Scotland
The number of cases in Scotland involving drone interference with animals on nature reserves has increased, causing...
Vintage red double decker bus is converted into a cool, retro hotel
For those looking to enjoy a bit of retro flair on their U.K. vacation, this vintage red double decker bus that...
Bees addicted to pesticides much like smokers to nicotine, scientists say
Bees have developed a likening to pesticide-containing plants, according to a recent study. The affinity exhibited...
‘The Great British Bake Off’ is back — this time, with a vegan week
The Great British Bake Off usually features an assortment of bread, dairy and meat products slathered in more butter...
UK bag tariff halves plastic bag marine litter, reduces sales of plastic bags by 86%
Following a 5p charge per bag, the sale of plastic bags in the U.K. has fallen by 86 percent, according to reports...
Former businessman bicycles down the Thames River to stop plastic pollution
Dhruv Boruah, a former management consultant turned environmental hero is cleaning up the Thames River in London...
UK’s first energy positive classroom produces 1.5x the energy it uses
After one year in operation, the numbers are in: the United Kingdom's first energy-positive classroom is capable...
In the UK, wind energy provides more power than nuclear for the first time
For the first time, wind energy provided more power than nuclear energy to the United Kingdom grid. In the first...
Magical new classroom reconnects children with nature in the UK
Dramatic swooping roofs top this new timber-clad building designed by Studio Weave for Belvue School, a secondary...
UK goes coal-free for 76 hours, smashing days-old record
Just over a week ago, the United Kingdom set a new record: almost 55 hours without using coal. It didn't take long...
This “Hairy” micro-office in the UK is made from 546 brooms
We’ve seen our fair share of unusual architecture, but this “hairy” building is a first. UK-based 2hD Architecture...
Iceland supermarket commits to eliminating plastic within five years
Iceland Foods has committed to removing all plastic from its brand-name products within the next five years and...
Carbon-neutral Caring Wood wins RIBA award for best new house in the UK
A modern, carbon-neutral take on the traditional English country house in Kent has won the Royal Institution of...
London buses swap out diesel for a coffee-based biofuel
Brits may prefer tea, but their busses will be getting a buzz from coffee. U.K. startup bio-bean, Shell, and Argent...
Here’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay in a life-size LEGO House
Get ready to live out your childhood dream! The LEGO House in Billund, Denmark has partnered with Airbnb to offer...
Italy seeks to phase out coal power plants by 2025
Nation by nation, Europe is going green. The latest country to prove its commitment to sustainable solutions is...
Report: solar power is the fastest growing source of new energy
The world is going green at an unprecedented rate. In 2016, renewable energy accounted for two-thirds of all new...
Origami-inspired clothing line that grows with kids wins Dyson award
The cost of keeping a growing child clothed is oftentimes staggering, which is why this expanding origami-inspired...
UK government to install solar on 800,000 low-income houses
Investing in solar doesn’t just benefit the environment, it can also add some cushion to your wallet through...
The UK will require electric car chargers at all major gas stations
Electric cars are expected to reach cost parity with gas-powered vehicles as soon as 2018 - and governments around...
Larger-than-life pineapple origami structure pops up on a historic UK landscape
If you love pineapples, prepare to pine over this gorgeous sculpture that’s popped up at the National Trust’s...