UK’s largest circular economy programme hailed as ‘start of journey’
Exeter’s circular economy experts hailed the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) programme as the ‘start of a journey’ at...
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Vast ‘stranded assets’ if world continues investing in polluting industries
Continued investment in carbon-intensive industries will drastically increase the amount of “stranded assets” as the world moves to net-zero emissions,...
AI-powered tool that monitors global climate risks expanded to include health impacts
Climate Risks Daily, an AI-powered tool developed to highlight the scale of climate impacts from extreme weather globally, now allows...
Circular economy showcase to celebrate achievements of NICER programme
The UK’s largest circular economy research programme will culminate in a showcase event in London this week. Business leaders, policy-makers...
Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points
Governments can start a global cascade of “positive tipping points” to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to...
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly “ideal candidate” for becoming a UNESCO Biosphere, experts say
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly would be an “ideal candidate” to become a UNESCO Biosphere, experts have found. Researchers...
New low carbon insulation made by farm workers could support rural economies, experts hope
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could help to support rural economies...
Influencers promoting sustainable lifestyles on social media should be differently regulated, study says
The work of influencers promoting sustainable lifestyles on social media should be differently regulated so consumers are better protected, a...
UK should avoid rush to air-con as temperatures rise
The UK needs coordinated plans to stop a rush for air conditioning as temperatures rise, experts say. Overheating is already...