Dependence on fossil fuel does not increase life expectancy, research suggests
Our growing dependence on fossil fuels over the past 40 years has not increased life expectancy, new research has suggested.
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Researchers build adhesive-free timber building
University of Liverpool engineers have built an eco-friendly timber building that does not use any adhesives in the construction process.
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Underwater avalanches transport microplastics from land to the ocean, research finds
Underwater avalanches can transport microplastics from land into the deep ocean, new research has found. Over 10 million tons of
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World’s wealthiest consume almost 200 times more vehicle fuel energy than poorest
The world’s wealthiest 10% consumes 187 times more vehicle fuel energy than the bottom top 10%, a first of its
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Opening a plastic wrapper releases microplastics into environment, study finds
Much is known about the microplastic pollution that’s created when plastic wrappers or bottles are discarded into the environment, but
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Londoners encouraged to cycle during Covid-19 outbreak
With the London Underground operating a reduced service to tackle the spread of Covid-19, an online service has launched to
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Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dying from Covid-19, doctors warn
Citizens in UK cities such as London, Manchester and Leeds have been warned by European health experts that exposure to
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UK employees ‘speaking up’ on climate change in the workplace
UK employees are ‘speaking up’ on climate change in the workplace more than ever before, a survey has found. The
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Government’s approach to plastic pollution ‘dysfunctional’, says Green Alliance
The government’s ‘dysfunctional’ approach to preventing marine plastic pollution is unlikely to deliver any lasting improvements, according to the think
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Coventry motorists could be paid £3,000 a year to go car-free
If motorists in Coventry give up their car they could be paid up to £3,000 a year to spend on
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Disadvantaged communities must not ‘pick up the bill’ of net-zero transition, says Co-op chief
The most vulnerable members of society must not be left to ‘pick up the bill’ of the net-zero transition, according
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Manchester project to turn plastic waste into 3D printing material
A €9.6m project will turn single-use plastic waste into a raw plastic material which can be re-used for the 3D
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Campaign aims to clear up confusion around plastic waste
WRAP, which leads The UK Plastics Pact, has launched a new citizen awareness campaign on plastics packaging. ‘Clear on Plastics’
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Oil giants come together for Teeside net-zero cluster
A major consortium of companies including BP and Shell will help Teeside become the ‘UK’s first’ net-zero cluster. Announced today
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Drax Power Station to stop using coal in 2021
Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire, will cease using coal to generate electricity in March 2021, ahead of the
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Petition goes to Number 10 demanding action on plastic pollution
A petition signed by over 300,000 people which demands tougher government action on plastic pollution will be handed into 10
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Zenobe Energy and United Utilities announce ‘groundbreaking’ battery partnership
Battery storage firm Zenobe Energy has announced a ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with United Utilities to supply a 2MW battery that will
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National observatory to monitor public engagement on net-zero transition
The first-ever national observatory on public engagement in energy and low carbon transitions has been established at the University of
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Mitie sets out 2025 net-zero goal
Outsourcing firm Mitie has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. Mitie employs 48,900 people across the country and
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How culture and the arts are tackling climate change
A report published by the Arts Council has highlighted what role cultural organisations are playing in tackling climate change. Sustaining
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