• World Earth Day 2024: Green Architectures From Around The World

    On Earth Day 2024, OT shines a spotlight on a revolutionary era in architecture — one defined by a profound commitment to sustainability. From the soaring skylines of urban metropolises to the serene landscapes of remote villages, green buildings have become beacons of hope in the fight against climate change. Embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative design strategies, these architectural wonders stand as testament to humanity's resolve to coexist harmoniously with our planet.In cities...

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    Detroit Earth Day events highlight faith communities going green

    Ahead of Earth Day, which is celebrated Monday, two Detroit faith communities lifted up strategies to provide for a cleaner environment and “climate justice.” Lord of Lords Ministries, which is located on the city’s east side, and St. Suzanne-Cody Rouge Community Resource Center, which is located on the city’s west side, carried out community events

  • Dublin fireman charged raping woman in Boston on St Patrick’s Day weekend appears in court

    Terence Crosbie, 37, from Dublin, was charged with one count of rape in the Central Division of Boston Municipal Court

  • Going Green: Sales of solar panels is going through the roof

    The number of houses with solar panels is going through the roof – quite literally – in the UK. I installed them six years ago and haven’t looked back since. The great news is though that while the National Grid has welcomed solar energy, more consumers are looking at getting the panels for their homes. Over 1.3 million homes in the UK have solar panels and while that’s only around four percent of homes, the number of installations is increasing and the UK is now proudly among the top 12...

  • Going Green: Flood insurance is smart green thinking

    Firstly, I’m so glad to have received this question and secondly to have received it before you’ve cancelled your insurance. Please don’t cancel it. By all means, shop around and see if you can get it any cheaper but keeping flood insurance on your property – unless you live at the top of a very big hill – is vital, especially when it comes to properties that are at high risk. Right now, 20 per cent of properties across the country are at risk of flooding, with 2.4 million buildings actually...

  • Going Green: Flood insurance is smart green thinking

    Firstly, I’m so glad to have received this question and secondly to have received it before you’ve cancelled your insurance. Please don’t cancel it. By all means, shop around and see if you can get it any cheaper but keeping flood insurance on your property – unless you live at the top of a very big hill – is vital, especially when it comes to properties that are at high risk. Right now, 20 per cent of properties across the country are at risk of flooding, with 2.4 million buildings actually...

  • Going Green

    On April 15 at 1pm, Great Britain achieved a new low carbon intensity record of 19gCO2/kWh, which is the amount of carbon pollution produced per unit of electricity generated, which has beaten the previous record which was set on April 5 of 21gCO2/kWh. Polluting fossil fuels only generated 2.4 per cent of the electricity that day – a record low and it’s a huge milestone in clean energy provision for this country and definitely something worth shouting about. In 2009, some 74 per cent of GB...

  • Going Green

    On April 15 at 1pm, Great Britain achieved a new low carbon intensity record of 19gCO2/kWh, which is the amount of carbon pollution produced per unit of electricity generated, which has beaten the previous record which was set on April 5 of 21gCO2/kWh. Polluting fossil fuels only generated 2.4 per cent of the electricity that day – a record low and it’s a huge milestone in clean energy provision for this country and definitely something worth shouting about. In 2009, some 74 per cent of GB...

  • Kitsu Go St Paul's Street: New Japanese 'grab and go' restaurant set to open in Leeds city centre

    Kitsu Go, which will serve office workers in nearby developments, will be based on St Paul’s Street. Signs for the new eatery appeared on the unit, a short walk from Park Square, earlier this week. Work is currently underway ahead of the new restaurant’s opening. Sing Wong, the venue’s owner, told the YEP that he anticipates it will open next month. Sign up to our free newsletters today Kitsu Go’s Instagram advertises it as a “contemporary Japanese grab and go”, serving sushi, curry and tempura....

  • Tommy Robinson is joined by Laurence Fox as he addresses crowds during shameful St George's Day violence: Far-right activist calls for day of action against 'two-tier policing'

    Six people were arrested near Downing Street after police intervened when a group broke through a cordon made to stop people moving past the area allocated for the event.

  • Why the English don't care about St. George's Day

    Like it or not, St George's Day just isn't a big deal in England. Our sister publication JOE took to the streets to find out why.

  • Pokémon GO: Cleffa Hatch Day Guide

    This event provides trainers with enhanced opportunities to hatch Cleffa, including its shiny variant, from 2 km Eggs.