Author: Islay Carbon Neutral 2040
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Some FAQs…
What are greenhouse gases, and why are they important? Greenhouse gases are naturally part of our air. They help trap heat in our planet, much the same way glass traps heat in a greenhouse. Without them, Earth would be much colder. The problem now is that we have added too many greenhouse gases to the…
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How do we power Islay?
Islay is in a challenging situation. At present, most of our energy demand is met via imported fossil fuels. There is no simple answer to this – solutions that could be relatively straightforward and cost effective on the mainland become a lot trickier when applied to Islay. Hydrogen requires fresh water and renewable electricity. Biomass…
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Our New Website!
Welcome to the new website! Over the coming months we’ll be looking to add more content, news and information to keep you up to date with how the project is progressing! Keep checking back for more info!