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Author Archives: Mike Andrews
Offshore wind farms: policymakers are more influenced by reports that accentuate negative impacts – new study
New metrics could help policymakers assess the benefits and environmental effects of offshore wind more effectively. dragancfm/Shutterstock Claire Szostek, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Towering up to 260m above the ocean’s surface, modern wind turbines are impressive feats of engineering, producing much-needed … Continue reading
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Migratory animals face mass extinction – but as a conservationist I’m optimistic
Dan Challender, University of Oxford The world is facing three planetary crises: biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental pollution. Recognised threats to biodiversity include habitat loss and overexploitation but new analyses suggest that migratory species are faring particularly badly. The … Continue reading
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The energy transition can be fair, just and inclusive – but the window of opportunity is closing fast
The global energy transition needs to be just and fair to all, but the chance of that happening is getting slim, says a new report by 22 international researchers. Martin Bergsma/Shutterstock Louis Delannoy, Stockholm University A move away from fossil … Continue reading
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US ‘pause’ on future liquefied gas exports throws doubt on fossil fuel’s place in energy transition
A storage tank for liquefied natural gas. Audio und werbung/Shutterstock Michael Bradshaw, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick Since the first cargo of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) left a terminal on the Gulf of Mexico bound for Brazil in … Continue reading
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Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture
Root nodules of legumes such as soybeans help fix nitrogen into the soil. Lidiane Miotto/Shutterstock Sebastian Schornack, University of Cambridge From lentils to chickpeas, and even the humble baked bean, pulses are perhaps best known as an alternative, plant-based source … Continue reading
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Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
Erni / shutterstock Natalie Duffus, University of Oxford and Sophus zu Ermgassen, University of Oxford England’s new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments – everything from a few houses to large solar farms … Continue reading
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Weather v climate: how to make sense of an unusual cold snap while the world is hotter than ever
Neven S. Fučkar, University of St Andrews Earlier this year, the UK’s weather and climate service, the Met Office, announced average global temperatures in 2023 were 1.46°C above pre-industrial levels. This made it the hottest year on record, 0.17°C higher … Continue reading
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Trees can make farms more sustainable – here’s how to help farmers plant more
Allgord/Shutterstock Dhanapal Govindarajulu, University of Manchester Imagine making one change to a farm field so that as well as producing food, it also generated building materials, fuel and fodder. At the same time, this change would nourish the health of … Continue reading
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E-bikes are freewheeling through rain and over hills, with huge promise for sustainable transport in rural tourist areas
Research has found that hills and rainy weather are not posing barriers for people wanting to explore rural tourist areas using e-bikes. Paddy Morton/Shutterstock Ian Philips, University of Leeds I first rode an e-bike after a day out exploring the … Continue reading
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Pesticides urgently need reform – the UK’s overdue action plan must make these drastic changes
This oil seed rape field is just one of many sprayed with pesticide chemicals. Juice Flair/Shutterstock Dave Goulson, University of Sussex Nature is in crisis, with a human-caused global mass extinction event well underway. There is widespread recognition that the … Continue reading
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