The incorrect disposal of batteries is a serious concern in waste management. Lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, also referred to as ‘zombie batteries’, can cause fires in waste or […]
Most commercial buildings are mechanically ventilated by taking in fresh air, heating or cooling it as necessary, and then distributing the air back to the workspace via grills. However, in […]
When a new model of a car release on to the market, the competitors will get their hands on one and take it to pieces to see what new can […]
Dual-flush toilets were introduced as a water saving solution but in practise, they cause massive waste of water Water saving techniques have become increasingly important as countries confront water shortages. […]
The government’s target for one million EVs on the country roads is not credible according to many experts. If this target is going to be missed (and the government’s record […]
Legionella could lurk in the water supplies of school buildings, and some measures to keep people in schools safe from coronavirus may even increase risks from deadly illnesses caused by […]
Unfortunate events in Beirut on the 4th of August 2020 shone a light once again on the extreme dangers of Ammonium nitrate storage. This incident is the fourteenth known industrial Ammonium […]
I was recently surprised to see a Request for Tender (RFT) for a replacement of old school boiler by yet another fossil fuelled boiler. This RFT was on the Irish […]
According to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), while sales of fossil-fuelled passenger vehicles are set to fall globally by 15% in 2020, sales of electric vehicles […]
With many offices and workplaces preparing for staff returning to work over the coming, managers will be anxious to manage the risks associated with this. A hazard that may be […]