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Peter Fairley

Latest articles by Peter Fairley

Climate
From air conditioning to urban planning, defaults and standards create dysfunction by designFrom air conditioning to urban planning, defaults and standards create dysfunction by design
Climate

How can we stop outdated assumptions from forcing us to waste?

By Peter Fairley
Climate
Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?
Climate

“Eco modes” ostensibly reduce environmental impact — but only if people use them.

By Peter Fairley