Pioneering project to help drive UK’s commitment to reach Net Zero receives £2 million funding boost
A pioneering project, called ‘AI for Net Zero’ and led by experts from the University of Exeter, has received £2...
Economics
Customer experience a vital but overlooked component to successful circular business models, report argues
Businesses looking to adopt circular economy business models are failing to focus on customers, a new report reveals. The report,...
Philosophy aligns with economics on how to value future generations in climate policy
A survey of philosophers finds they broadly agree with economists on the best way of valuing the environment of the future...
‘Data sandbox’ can make circular fashion a reality
A new ‘data sandbox’ for the UK fashion and textiles sector will pave the way for circular economy principles to...
Decriminalising homosexual sex cut crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health
Repealing laws that criminalised sexual intercourse between same-sex partners brought down crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health in the US,...
Bigger companies are failing to reduce unconscious bias against disabled people
Working for a big company or in an HR role does not lower the likelihood of showing unconscious bias against...
South West partnership hailed for making ‘huge impact’ on environment, economy and society
Researchers, business leaders and local government representatives have celebrated the impact of an award-winning environmental science and economics research collaboration...