I have produced content on a variety of green topics including renewable and low-carbon energy projects, climate change, the energy market, and consumer technology options. Most of this work has been for Selectra.co.uk and its sister site theSwitch.co.uk. 

 

Selectra and the Switch are consumer-facing sites with a focus on recommending green energy solutions, along with providing news and advice in personal finance and technology. The sites use search-engine-optimised content to attract customers and direct them towards deals from industry partners.

 

During my time at Selectra.co.uk, I wrote SEO-optimised news stories, analyses, blog posts, how-to guides, technology reviews, and other material.

 

A substantial part of the role involved turning complex information and large quantities of data into easy-to-read content that would be informative, entertaining, and useful to our readers.

 

Here is a selection of my articles for Selectra and the Switch:

Climate skepticism 101: is climate change real?
In a new series of articles, the Switch looks at the arguments of climate change deniers. Is there anything to back them up, or are they just tilting at wind turbines?
 

Climate skepticism 101: are we responsible?
Climate change is happening, right? So, if that’s settled how do we know what’s really causing it?

What progress are we making on the climate change crisis?
Every year, some things just get better and better. TVs get bigger, flatter, and increase in definition. Phones get thinner, smarter, and more powerful. But what about our action on climate change?
 

Is EU Green Deal “Europe’s man on the moon moment”?

Find out about how the European Green Deal might turn Europe into a carbon-neutral continent by 2050.

Climate emergency needs ambitious and coordinated action

The UN’s climate summit has just ended, the International Panel on Climate Change has published the third in a series of special reports, Greta Thunberg is in the headlines and on the airwaves, while Extinction Rebellion ramp up their campaign internationally. What more can be done?

 

EU civil servants demand drastic action on climate emergency
Why have EU civil servants formed EU Staff 4 Climate?

 

Consumers key to electric vehicle transition, says taskforce
The UK’s switch to electric vehicles (EVs) must place consumers in the driving seat according to a new report. Selectra takes a look at its recommendations to accelerate electric car adoption nationwide.

How will the UK meet the net-zero carbon emissions 2050 pledge?
The UK has announced a legally-binding target of “net zero emissions” of greenhouse gases by 2050. Can the country meet this challenge?

Vulnerable energy users switch to avoid rationing
Persistent anxiety over rising energy bills is forcing around 2.8 million pensioners to ration their energy use during cold weather according to new data. Read on for the full story on an issue that's impacting large swathes of older Britons.

 

EDF preps for coronavirus toll on UK households

EDF Energy is preparing to help customers who are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Read on for the full story on how this energy giant is dealing with the situation.

Swansea Tidal Lagoon: News & details on bay proposal

The tidal power project on Swansea Bay has the potential to change the tide when it comes to the development of renewable energy in the UK for decades to come. Take a look at our in-depth guide to this engineering marvel.

Net zero goals ignored by 119 energy giants

Fewer than 10% of the planet’s 132 largest energy companies have promised to reduce damaging emissions to net zero and a majority of firms do not publicly support the 2015 Paris Agreement according to research. Read on to find out more.

Electric ferry Ellen goes into operation in Denmark
The future is electric! Electric vehicles such as cars are becoming a common sight on the streets, electric scooters and skateboards are zooming around our cities. Now, even electric ferries are rolling out! 

Coronavirus impact on UK energy supply & price
With the coronavirus changing the way we live and work, the energy industry is preparing for the oncoming storm. Read on as Selectra brings you the details.

 

London tube heats up almost 1400 Islington homes
An ambitious and pioneering project is underway in England’s capital. The London tube will provide heating to almost 1400 homes in the Borough of Islington.

 

What Can Schools Do to Save Us From the Climate Crisis?
The UN climate change conference is coming to the UK. What can your school do to help?

 

How to Teach Kids to Look After the Environment
Read our advice about how to talk to your kids about the environment.