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Keeping warm, without warming the planet

From The Economist: Humans are cranking up their thermostats at the expense of the planet. With the majority of global heating still powered by dirty fuels, what are the green solutions that won't cost the earth?

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    PUBLISHED 18 FEBRUARY, 2022

      Dependence on dirty fuels like oil and gas is killing humans and the planet. Green energy solutions help keep us warm, curb climate change and are often cheaper when compared to their toxic cousins. Power generated from wind, waves and the sun combined with smart, energy-efficient design and key technological innovations is the future. But what does a "green" energy lifestyle look like today?


      00:00 - Heating the planet with domestic heating

      01:06 - South Africa’s energy supply

      02:59 - What is a heat pump and how does it work?

      05:58 - The first step to decarbonising heating is insulating

      09:11 - How Hydrogen can be used to heat homes

      Net Zero and Energy