Sustainable living
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What a near-100% low-carbon electricity day tells us about the future of energy (and your bills)
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026, something remarkable happened – and most people didn’t even notice. At around 3pm, Great Britain’s electricity system was running on 98.8% low-carbon energy. Gas generation dropped to just 1.2% of the mix, while wind alone provided over 50% of the country’s electricity. But this wasn’t just an energy milestone –…
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EVs are cleaner than you think
Are electric cars really better for the environment? It’s a question that gets thrown around a lot – and the answer isn’t always as simple as it seems. Critics point to battery production and claim EVs are just as bad as petrol cars. But what’s the truth? To understand it properly, we need context –…
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Are there enough EV chargers in the UK in 2026?
The key ideology I try to preach on Slow Down and Save is to save money by reducing overall consumption and eventually transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle. With this in mind, I became an early adopter of an electric vehicle in late 2024. As more and more drivers switch to EVs, the number of…