Modified wheat could help tackle global food shortages
Researchers at the University of York have created a new modified wheat variety that increases grain production by up to
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Flood defence spending in deprived areas has fallen
The proportion of money spent on flood defences in deprived areas has ‘reduced substantially’ in the last six years, according
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Walking and cycling schemes are good for business, say retailers
Businesses in towns and cities from across the UK have published a series of videos, highlighting the benefits of cycling
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New tool to monitor surface water levels
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has launched a new tool to enable countries around the world keep track of
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Interview: Oxford City Council’s scientific adviser Professor Nick Eyre
It is often said that local government might be well-placed to tackle an issue like climate change, but after years
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Why we must devolve and trust in the local for a green revolution
Boris Johnson’s much-vaunted ‘green revolution’ will need power and money to be devolved to a local level for any measure
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Chancellor reveals funding to decarbonise transport
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced plans to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport, however, environmental campaigners have criticised the funding of
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New community solar bond launches in West Sussex
Triodos Bank has launched an £850,000 community solar bond offer for a solar power farm in Chichester, West Sussex. Ferry
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Green infrastructure can help to reduce temperatures
Green infrastructure can help to reduce the temperature of towns and cities across Europe, according to a new study. With
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Nuclear power and net-zero
Nuclear power: what the ‘green industrial revolution’ means for the next three waves of reactors. The UK government has just
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New project to deliver cleaner and cheaper hydrogen
Researchers have been awarded funding to deliver safer, cleaner and cheaper hydrogen power. The researchers at London South Bank University
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Fossil fuel companies commit to reporting methane emissions
62 oil and gas companies have agreed to report methane emissions with a much higher level of transparency. Methane is
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Feature: The true cost of your internet search
Environment Journal talks to Sophie Dembinski, UK country manager of search engine Ecosia to find out how to mitigate the
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UK is underprepared for increase in heatwaves
The UK lacks a serious plan to address heatwaves, according to researchers at the University of Reading and King’s College
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Brits in favour of carbon labelling on public services
80% of British consumers are in favour of carbon labelling on public services, new research has revealed. A carbon label
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Microplastics have been found on the top of Mount Everest
Researchers have found evidence of microplastic pollution as high up as 8,440 meters above sea level, according to research published in
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Household waste to make eco-friendly textiles
Researchers to use household and agricultural waste to revolutionise the textile industry. Researchers at the Universities of York, Leeds, Manchester,
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94 million face masks being thrown away every week
376 million face masks could be entering landfill every single month, according to a new survey commissioned by Virustatic Shield.
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Green Revolution – the barriers and challenges
Darren Walsh, legal advisor at DWF writes for Environment Journal about the Prime Minster’s long-awaited 10 Point Plan, explaining the
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Universities urge world leaders to act on the climate crisis
A global coalition of universities have joined together to urge leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences. The
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