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Getting Started With An IR Camera
An infrared camera can give unique insights into your home's energy use. Here's how to get access to one and start using it effectively
December Newsletter: Cameras, Chargers And Things To Read
What you need to know about climate action in HGS and globally
Climate Change Hits Home With Sharp Rise In Subsidence Claims
North London is one of the worst-affected areas as hot, dry summers take their toll
Climate Change Is A Local And Global Threat
From HGS to Phoenix, Arizona, the threat from climate change is getting greater. Jonathan Waxman, chair of HGS REACH, explains
HGS REACH Who We Are And What We Do
Global problems, local solutions
The Curse Of Petrol Tools In The Garden
These smelly machines are assaulting our ears, and noses. Worse, the pollutants they emit have been linked to cancer, heart disease and asthma. Barry Millington issues a rousing call to go electric in the garden
Urgent Action Needed To Stop Flooding In HGS
For Nicky Neftalin, July and August don't just mean summer - they mean a risk of flooding. After four deluges since 2007, it's time for action
Time For A Reality Check On Heat Pumps For Smaller Homes
Modest homes can’t be heated by a heat pump, critics say. But we visited one, and it works just fine
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Retrofit Your Home To Slash Your Energy Bills
More than 100 RA members came to hear the HGS REACH talk on energy saving. Here's the article from Suburb News
Hydrogen For Home Heating: A Load Of Hot Air?
Hydrogen seems like a great way to heat our homes without emitting CO2. However...
Heating An Ancient Barn Using A Heat Pump
The Sunday Times dispels the myth that this technology is only suitable for new, super-insulated homes
Stop Your Gas Boiler Burning Money
How to adjust the settings of a combi boiler to save £££ and reduce CO2
Heat Pumps On The Suburb
This technology can slash your home's carbon emissions, but a lot of information online is old or inaccurate. Jonathan Waxman and Gren Manuel demolish the myths and give an update on their use in HGS
Electric Vehicle Charging In The Suburb
Local resident and motoring journalist Ivan Berg gives an upbeat assessment of the options