For many it seems like carbon neutral – offsetting all carbon emissions so that the net output is zero – is the holy grail. But what about going carbon negative? Achieving “neutral” status is a worthy enough goal, let alone surpassing this to actually remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than you produce, but one small country in Asia is already there: Bhutan.
A new hydroelectric plant at Rydal Hall opening earlier this year is contributing to the Diocese of Carlisle becoming carbon neutral in its use of electricity across all of its properties.
Hinkley Point is a headland on the coast of Somerset, England. Despite being a popular location for bird watching and fossil hunting, the landscape of Hinkley Point is currently overshadowed by two nuclear power stations – Hinkley Point A (now decommissioned), Hinkley Point B and now, due to a recent investment promise from China, will become home to a third nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C.