Tom Pattinson, Author at Positive News

A new study just debunked a heat pump myth

Tom Pattinson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:36 +0000

Heat pumps can cut energy use by up to two-thirds while easing pressure on the grid, according to a UK study

Tom Pattinson — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:21 +0000

New homes are encouraged to be net-zero ready, but the real work lies in retrofitting Britain’s 29m old properties. One house shows how

Tom Pattinson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:58 +0000

Pavegen’s technology captures the energy of footfall, offering a new approach to urban, off-grid power

Tom Pattinson — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:16:15 +0000

A new vision for urban living is taking shape, driven by an urgent need to make our cities more liveable, sustainable and resilient

Tom Pattinson — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:28 +0000

Swimmers, councils, brands and campaigners are beginning to align around a shared goal – cutting single-use plastic at source

Tom Pattinson — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:08 +0000

A 40-tonne sculpture dropped into waters off Tokunoshima, Japan, waits to be reclaimed by fish and coral

Tom Pattinson — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:09:39 +0000

Tom Pattinson talks to the UK prime minister about a new scheme to help communities revive their neighbourhoods

Tom Pattinson — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:13 +0000

Farming Photographs will see a field divided into ‘pixels’ of different wheats to grow a photographic-style artwork

Tom Pattinson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:58 +0000

A new podcast series meets the leaders reshaping business, community and culture by putting purpose into practice

Tom Pattinson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:56:34 +0000

Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now