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Radical action must be taken to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

Experts in the BMJ argue that radical action must quickly be taken to change unsustainable and unhealthy behaviours to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

European Commission takes steps to combat environmental crime 

The European Commission has proposed to strengthen the protection of the environment and combat environmental crime through criminal law.  The Commission has adopted a novel...

Enzymes that degrade plastics are increasing pollution rates

A study finds that the number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing in correlation with local levels of plastic...

Decreasing air pollution linked to significant drop in deaths

Researchers have investigated the link between decreasing vehicle emissions and deaths attributable to air pollution.  The study  Using recent national emissions data, researchers from Harvard Chan...

Measuring the European bioeconomy for the green energy transition

Why closing the data gaps in the European bioeconomy through good data collection is the key to a greener Europe. Key initiatives such as the...

Setting out targets for net zero computing by 2040

Data experts are analysing UKRI’s digital estate to set out targets for net zero computing within the next two decades. Scientists will recommend a plan...

Zero emission flight possible with liquid hydrogen plane

The UK government has unveiled novel plans a new liquid hydrogen plane, which could facilitate for zero emission flight.

Locating microplastics in Antarctica

Researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred-Wegener Institute have revealed that it takes precise analysis to answer the question of where microplastics...

Life cycle assessments reveal electric vehicle production hazards

Volvo admitted to increased production emissions in its C40 Recharge model, highlighting the necessity for life cycle assessments (LCAs) in order to aid battery...

NORSS: Committed to space sustainability

As the space environment becomes ever more intrinsic to the way we live our lives, Northern Space and Security Limited explains how we can...

Highly resonant wireless power technology: safe, efficient, and over distance

Dr Morris Kesler, Chief Technology Officer at WiTricity Corporation, discusses their highly resonant wireless power technology. The idea of transmitting power through the air has...

CERN communicates plans to reduce their environmental footprint

With the release of their second Environment Report, CERN illustrates its concreate actions to reduce its environmental footprint by focusing on its greenhouse gas...

Wireless charging for electric vehicles could significantly reduce CO2 emissions

Oren Ezer, CEO of ElectReon, sets out the opportunities offered by wide scale implementation of wireless charging for electric vehicles. In the face of climate...

ESG principles are driving the UK’s battery supply chain

Craig Woodburn, Head of ESG at Britishvolt, passionately details the organisation’s commitment to ESG principles and how they will add to the UK’s battery...

Amazon basin approaches potential disastrous tipping point

Landmark report released at COP26 climate change conference forebodes a potential crisis for the Amazon basin. A first-of-its-kind scientific report detailing the natural disaster unfolding...

Vehicle-to-everything technology and the Net Zero Strategy

As the UK adapts to meet the targets set by the government’s Net Zero Strategy, EV experts from Gemserv discuss the role that vehicle-to-everything...

First Hydrogen’s Wrigley speaks at COP26 conference

First Hydrogen Corp's Nicholas Wrigley will be guest speaker at Invest Africa’s roundtable discussion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

COP26 forefronts the importance of global clean energy transition

COP26 held the launch of the US-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue: partnering to accelerate global clean energy transition and the significance of its success. On the...

Groundbreaking steps forward in scientific climate solutions

Research teams in the UK will unite as part of a novel project to make significant advancements in scientific climate solutions.

Devastating consequences of failing to tackle climate change

A comprehensive scientific review highlights the necessity of global action to alleviate the destructive impacts of climate change.

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