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Author Archives: Mike Andrews
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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Oil firms forced to consider full climate effects of new drilling, following landmark Norwegian court ruling
Daria Shapovalova, University of Aberdeen Norway’s district court in Oslo recently made a decision on fossil fuels that deserves the attention of every person concerned about climate change. This ruling, which compels energy firms to account for the industry’s entire … Continue reading
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How simple changes can open up Britain’s green spaces so everyone can benefit from them
The Catbells route in the Lake District is just one of many accessible Miles Without Stiles trails. Janine Coates, Loughborough University and Anthony Maher, Leeds Beckett University A typical British countryside walk may conjure up images of vast green fields, … Continue reading
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AI is supposed to make us more efficient – but it could mean we waste more energy
khunkornStudio / shutterstock Felippa Amanta, University of Oxford The European Union is negotiating an Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive law that aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) based on the risk it poses to individuals, society and the … Continue reading
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Veganuary’s impact has been huge – here are the stats to prove it
Is the Veganuary campaign really driving changes in British eating habits? Chris Bryant, University of Bath Since launching in 2014, Veganuary has boasted increasing sign-ups year on year. But what’s the evidence that the campaign that encourages people to adopt … Continue reading
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A Thought
The cleanest form of energy is the energy we do not use And the cheapest form of energy is the energy we do not use Rosenow J. 2013
Energy Saving Grants available via Ofgem
What’s on Offer? Its easy to think there are not any scheme/grants available to upgrade our homes to improve their energy efficiency. However, a quick look through the Ofgem website hights a few. These are mainly for those on benefits, … Continue reading
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Why billionaires should take the lead and declare their own emissions cutting targets
Samedan airport near Davos is dedicated to private jets. Thierry Weber / shutterstock Steve Westlake, Cardiff University The annual glitzy gathering of world leaders and billionaire CEOs in Davos, Switzerland, allows us to marvel once again at the environment-wrecking effects … Continue reading
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UK ban on boilers in new homes rules out hydrogen as a heating source
Stock-Asso/Shutterstock Ran Boydell, Heriot-Watt University Boilers will be banned in new-build homes in the UK from 2025, according to a long-awaited government consultation on energy efficiency standards in the housebuilding industry. The report said that there is “no practical way” … Continue reading
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Can technology clean up our air? An atmospheric scientist got a glimpse of the future
Alastair Lewis, University of York Every few years I visit CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, a goliath event that is equal parts shameless spin and publicity, trade show and business conference. I’m an atmospheric scientist, and … Continue reading
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