by Tom Howarth | Sep 19, 2023 | Lifestyle, Science & Technology
Fresh research from the University of Oxford has found (once again) that reducing meat intake is overwhelmingly better for the environment. But in times of surging inflation, what can the UK government do to drive down meat consumption if it can’t drive up...
by Grace Derby | Sep 13, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
The “Gloves-Off” project is reducing unnecessary PPE waste by educating and empowering healthcare workers to decide what’s necessary, benefiting both the environment and patient safety. The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2019, brought about a new era...
by Grace Derby | Aug 3, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
New technology allows waste carbon dioxide to be repurposed into a sustainable feedstock for plastic production. Here we take a look at how viable this method is and the possible consequences for the environment. Plastic production and consumption are two of the most...
by Grace Derby | Jul 5, 2023 | Science & Technology
A recent paper published in Green Chemistry investigates using bicarbonate of soda as a storage solution for green hydrogen energy. The demand for efficient and cost-effective energy storage solutions is increasing as the world transitions towards more sustainable...
by Lydia Mckey | Jun 12, 2023 | Science & Technology
With the expected closure of JET in 2024, what does this mean for the future of nuclear fusion energy? Fusion energy has the potential to unlock a vast amount of clean power, several times the amount available from nuclear fission (the reaction used in the nuclear...
by Kate Pilling | May 27, 2023 | Science & Technology
An industry professional explains what this much talked about technology is, what its potential benefits are and discusses the downsides. Carbon Capture Usage and Storage — or CCUS, as it is often referred to — is increasingly being talked about as one of several new...
