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...
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New research on legal aid cuts shows wasted money and “embarrassing” data gaps
There needs to be “significant improvements” to the way data is collected across Government to prove if major changes to...
Action is needed to tackle Devon’s “housing emergency”, new report warns
Devon is “running out of housing options” and urgent action is needed to tackle the dramatic numbers of families priced...
AI found to boost individual creativity – but results in less varied content
Stories written with AI assistance have been deemed to be more creative, better written and more enjoyable. A new study...
Involving workers essential to ensure industrial policies serve the public interest
Involving workers and others in society is essential to ensure Brazilian industrial policies serve the country’s development goals and the...
Gartner and Exeter identify “tipping point” opportunities in low-carbon technologies for executive leaders
Business leaders can identify “tipping points” to lead their industries in the adoption of low-carbon technologies, according to a new...
New funding for ‘mini-projects’ to make fashion sustainable
A new network will offer grants of up to £100,000 for “mini-projects” to make sustainable fashion a reality. Future Fibres...
Policymakers must recognise global economic risks posed by ecosystem ‘tipping points’
The collapse of key ecosystems would severely harm the global economy, researchers have warned. Researchers from UCL’s Institute for Innovation...
Survey to shed new light on factors behind Cornwall’s housing crisis
Thousands of people in Cornwall will be invited to take part in new research to help provide information on why...