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- You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop leaving so many lamps on and use the big light instead? Thu, 14 Aug 25, 5:00pmMona likes her mood lighting and keeps at least two lamps on in every room; Monty feels it’s a waste of electricity. You decide whose argument is a turn-off?• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror
- How to get the most out of your window air conditioner during extreme heat Wed, 25 Jun 25, 2:38amWhen a ‘heat dome’ hits, AC units can provide relief, but they need more maintenance than you think
- Readers reply: Do all wind turbines rotate in the same direction? If so, why? Sun, 20 Apr 25, 11:00pmThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
- Do all wind turbines rotate in the same direction? If so, why? Sun, 13 Apr 25, 11:01pmThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
- From A to C: how to get the most out of your window air conditioner Tue, 6 Aug 24, 2:00amAC units can provide sweet relief in the heat, but using them takes more maintenance than simply switching them on
- Readers reply: why isn’t there a light in my freezer? Sun, 7 Apr 24, 11:00pmThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
- Why isn’t there a light in my freezer? Mon, 1 Apr 24, 12:01amThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
- Six winter warmers, tried and tested: ‘The heated poncho has changed me. I will never have sex again’ Wed, 3 Jan 24, 9:00pmFrom electric blankets to a warming gilet, I tried out products designed to heat the human rather than the home – and found some of them shockingly effective
- Sadiq Khan in U-turn on ‘eco’ wood-burners amid pollution fears Sat, 22 Jul 23, 11:03pmCampaigners’ pressure sees London mayor withdraw approval for stoves billed as better for the environment
- Save time and money with an even shorter shower – or try a strip wash | Letters Mon, 16 Jan 23, 5:53amReaders respond to a Pass Notes column on the four-minute shower
- The four-minute shower: how to wash to save money, water – and stay stink-free Tue, 10 Jan 23, 3:05amThe cost of hot water has risen dramatically, while environmental concerns are more pressing than ever. So just how short should your shower be?
- Beat the heat: 10 tips for keeping cool while protecting your health and budget | The Conversation Wed, 28 Dec 22, 1:07pmLiberally spritz your face and neck, let the morning air in and choose a fan over AC
- Michael Lewis of E.ON: ‘Customers never felt the need to engage with energy – now they really do’ Wed, 21 Dec 22, 1:00amThe chief executive of the UK’s second-largest energy supplier has found his views on the industry have never been more in demand
- Power to the people: the neighbours turning their London street into a solar power station Sun, 18 Dec 22, 7:00pmLynmouth Road, Walthamstow, is about to become its own power station, with solar energy for 30 homes. Now the artists responsible want us all to change how we heat our homes
- Rome’s solar-powered Christmas tree lights spark row over ‘ugly’ panels Fri, 9 Dec 22, 1:08amCritics accuse authorities of ‘bogus environmentalism’ over installation in historic Piazza Venezia