Surrey battery leads
Scientists at the University of Surrey have made a breakthrough in eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium–CO₂ ‘breathing’ batteries … Read More
Category: Environment
Surrey tree planting initiative surpasses halfway mark with 768,832 trees
Surrey County Council has planted over 49,000 trees and hedgerows over the past year, bringing the Surrey wide total to 768,832 since 2019. This marks a significant milestone for the … Read More
Supporting Bees and Pollinators in Your Epsom and Ewell Garden
Expert Advice on Supporting Bees and Pollinators in Your Epsom and Ewell Garden Epsom and Ewell residents are being offered expert advice on how to make their gardens more welcoming … Read More
Mole Valley Solar farm decision
The biggest possible solar farm was before Mole Valley District Council last week with councillors voting to reject the eco energy project – despite warnings they could lose taxpayers hundreds … Read More
On the Buses – Surrey going Green
Following a successful bid for funding to the Department for Transport, Surrey County Council has been awarded an additional £1.7m for 12 new zero emission buses. This follows a previous … Read More
Surrey in race to capture carbon
A unique carbon capture technology developed by researchers at the University of Surrey could offer a more cost-effective way to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it … Read More
Thames Water hopes £37m investment will end record sewer flooding
Thames Water has said it will spend £37m upgrading its Mole Valley network raising hopes it could spell the end of homes, gardens and rivers being flooded with sewage waste. … Read More
Surrey Uni leads microbe recyling of lithium batteries
A microbial electrochemical technology capable of recovering 90-95% of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough offers a more sustainable … Read More
Surrey company wins award for solar installation at Ewell’s Bourne Hall
Ewell’s largest landmark, Bourne Hall, is known for its distinctive modernist architecture and striking glass dome, making it a uniquely challenging site for the integration of renewable technology. A new solar installation, … Read More
Surrey leads lateral thinking about vertical farming
Can vertical farming be the key to improving and safeguarding the United Kingdom’s food system? This is the central question behind a new research project led by the University that … Read More