Securing net zero: new ideas from the University sector
At COP26 in Glasgow, we’ll see action from governments, business and industry to secure global net zero by 2050 – and it’s universities which bring the solutions.
From floods to droughts, heatwaves to polar vortexes: warming oceans drive extreme weather
The latest IPCC report already considers as “very likely” the link of warming oceans and air to floods and droughts. The connection to heat waves is virtually certain
Land, water, ice and air – it’s all connected
Because it takes such a lot of energy to warm and cool water, the oceans absorb an enormous amount of heat, buffering temperature changes and moderating climate change.
The EarthShot Prize
The Royal Foundation and Prince William, together have launched The Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global prize for the environment.
Spoonful of sugar – lithium-sulfur batteries
Monash Energy Institute explain how sugar adds longevity to lithium-sulfur batteries
Ocean accounting: measuring progress towards sustainable development of the ocean
UNSW Sydney plays a key role in developing a new accounting framework for recognising the ocean’s benefits
Hong Kong climate and metal pollution
Hong Kong University Ecologists reconstructed Hong Kong’s marine ecosystem over the last 100 years
Researchers to attend COP26 negotiations
Nine researchers from Manchester University to attend the Blue Zone at COP26.
Less salt, more protein: Researchers address dairy processing’s environmental, sustainability issues
Researchers explain a new desalination process that uses less energy and functions more effectively than with conventional desalination systems
Inspiration for the climate curious
The Climate Alliance has brought together some helpful (and free) climate educational resources.