Wind farms’ climate impact recorded
In the first study of its kind, scientists have been able to measure the climatic effect of a wind farm
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Energy
Is world’s greenest office also smart?
The Edge office building in Amsterdam prides itself on good coffee, lots of natural light – no desk is far
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NERC commissions ambitious multi-centre research programmes
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has commissioned five highly ambitious research programmes, worth £34m, that will see its research
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Is Europe’s freshwater use sustainable?
The European Environment Agency (EEA) indicator assessment Use of freshwater resources shows that while water is generally abundant in Europe,
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Renewables increasingly curbing reliance on fossil fuels
The use of fossil fuels across the European Union continues to decline due in part to increased consumption of renewable
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Europe’s ecosystems face increased threats
Europe’s ecosystems face increasing pressure to stay healthy amid rising pollution, overexploitation, urban sprawl and the effects of climate change.
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Report highlights the value of NERC investment to the UK
The latest Impact Report from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) demonstrates the importance of its investment in science, innovation and
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Energy, water, environment and food policy in the spotlight at new research centre
Finding new ways to understand how the lives of people in the UK are affected by government decisions is a
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Floodplain management: reducing flood risks and restoring healthy ecosystems
Floodplains once covered wide stretches along European rivers, but today only fractions of them remain. These ecosystems have an important
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Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain
The environmental benefits of adopting a circular economy in Europe could be considerable by reducing waste and minimising the continent’s
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