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Category Archives: Current Affairs
The world’s business and finance sectors can do much more to reverse deforestation – here’s the data to prove it
Rainforest jungle in Borneo, Malaysia, is destroyed to make way for oil palm plantations. Rich Carey/Shutterstock Mary Gagen, Swansea University Big corporations could drive a worldwide shift towards more sustainable supply chains that limit damage caused by deforestation. But progress … Continue reading
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Offshore wind farms: policymakers are more influenced by reports that accentuate negative impacts – new study
New metrics could help policymakers assess the benefits and environmental effects of offshore wind more effectively. dragancfm/Shutterstock Claire Szostek, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Towering up to 260m above the ocean’s surface, modern wind turbines are impressive feats of engineering, producing much-needed … Continue reading
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The energy transition can be fair, just and inclusive – but the window of opportunity is closing fast
The global energy transition needs to be just and fair to all, but the chance of that happening is getting slim, says a new report by 22 international researchers. Martin Bergsma/Shutterstock Louis Delannoy, Stockholm University A move away from fossil … Continue reading
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Weather v climate: how to make sense of an unusual cold snap while the world is hotter than ever
Neven S. Fučkar, University of St Andrews Earlier this year, the UK’s weather and climate service, the Met Office, announced average global temperatures in 2023 were 1.46°C above pre-industrial levels. This made it the hottest year on record, 0.17°C higher … Continue reading
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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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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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