Solar industry at ‘critical juncture’ with circular economy crucial to government target
A new report on the solar industry warns ‘the time is now’ to implement circular economy measures that help it...
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
UK has glaring national security blind spot for climate threats, new report finds
An assessment of climate threats to UK national security has highlighted climate tipping points as a severely overlooked danger, according...
Circular economy could reduce costs and carbon emissions in hospitality sector
A circular economy could boost the hospitality sector by reducing costs and making resources go further while at the same...
Climate report warns of escalating crisis & urges immediate action
Our planet’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action...
Research centre to spearhead new support for Cornwall and Devon mineral mining to accelerate the Green Economy
A pioneering new research centre, designed to accelerate critical mineral extraction in Cornwall and Devon, has received a multi-million pound...
Antarctic ‘greening’ at dramatic rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The...
New report: UK Offshore Renewable Energy in 2040: Building a Sustainable and Competitive ORE Sector on a Pathway to Net Zero by 2050
The latest report from the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub emphasises the urgent need for a new approach to...
Latest research could enhance long range forecasting skill
New research has revealed that the impact of one of the world’s most influential global climate patterns is much more...
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...