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,...
Fixing education’s “rigged race” requires a fundamental reset of the school system, social mobility expert tells leaders
School systems need a fundamental reset because children are facing a “rigged race” amid a widening opportunity divide across the...
Citizens’ panels help young people with SEND to make their voices heard on the policies that affect their lives, study shows
A new study shows participating in a citizens’ panel can help young people with special educational needs/disabilities to produce new...
‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
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...
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet
Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and proposes 11 “golden rules” that...