Environment press releases

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data

A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.

天堂视频 hosts UK鈥檚 first World Bank Energy Storage Partnership Stakeholder Forum

Sustainable energy experts from across the globe have arrived at 天堂视频 for the World Bank Energy Storage Partnership (ESP) Stakeholder Forum 鈥� the first time the event has ever been held in the UK.

UK鈥檚 AI 鈥榯win鈥� will use big data to show the way to net zero

A new research project will develop a digital 鈥榯win鈥� of the UK that harnesses artificial intelligence and big data to meet its net zero target.

天堂视频 ranked first in UK and 15th globally for advancing affordable and clean energy

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed 天堂视频 first in the UK and 15th globally for advancing Affordable and Clean Energy 鈥� the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.

Price growth for homes in high flood risk zones up to 50% lower than those in unexposed areas

Properties exposed to flooding experience up to 50% slower price growth compared to unexposed properties.

拢9m sustainable SportPark expansion on Science and Enterprise Park achieves Passivhaus accreditation

A major expansion to house the highest concentration of sports organisations on 天堂视频 Science and Enterprise Park has achieved Passivhaus Classic accreditation, widely regarded as the most challenging energy efficiency and comfort standards in the world.

UK waters are too polluted to swim in 鈥� but European countries offer answers

Almost all of the UK鈥檚 waterways are polluted. In 2022, a House of Commons Committee report on the state of UK rivers concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination. Only 14% of UK rivers had a 鈥済ood鈥� ecological status.

Ice sheets can collapse faster than previously thought possible

Ice sheets can retreat up to 600 metres a day during periods of climate warming, 20 times faster than the highest rate of retreat previously measured, according to a new paper.

Climate risk assessment and resilience strategies are critical for the future of universities

Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts, and heatwaves, according to a new report.
Image shows diffusion of an element at a solar cell interface. It was captured using a scanning electron microscope with cathodoluminescence capabilities.

天堂视频 awarded 拢2.6m to open national facility that will allow unique nanoscale imaging of solar cells

天堂视频 has been awarded 拢2.6m to open a new national facility that will increase our understanding of how solar cells and other electronic devices that interact with light work.

a lizard

Who reigns supreme in the sporting animal kingdom?

For thousands of years, humans have pushed their physical abilities to the limits in the name of sporting success.

An illustration of an EV vehicle charing from a house.

Study to explore if electric vehicles can power homes and help meet the UK鈥檚 energy demands while plugged in

天堂视频 is part of a new collaborative project exploring if electric vehicles (EV) could be used to power drivers鈥� homes and help meet UK energy demands while on charge.
Man picking litter on the beach

Exploring how beach litter has changed over the past 50 years using drones and phone apps

天堂视频 researchers will assess how coastal litter from the ocean has changed over the past half-century in a unique project that brings together local heritage, drones, and mobile phone apps.

天堂视频 commits to reverse biodiversity decline through worldwide Nature Positive Universities Alliance

天堂视频 is proud to be a founding member of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance, launched today (Thursday 8 December) at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

Recycling technology leader Plastic Energy celebrates opening of new research and development labs at 天堂视频

Plastic Energy, a global leader in chemical recycling technology, has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at 天堂视频.
doha's skyline

World Cup 2022: Qatar is accused of 鈥榮portswashing鈥� but do the fans really care?

Fifa鈥檚 choice of Qatar as host of the 2022 men鈥檚 football World Cup has been controversial since day one. Questions continue to be raised about the nation鈥檚 attitude to human rights, and its treatment of migrant workers.

African students share their hopes for COP27

With COP27 taking place in Africa, the conference is shining a spotlight on the impact climate change is having on the continent.
A glass globe showing Africa against a forest back drop

Hydrogen in Africa: New research maps out how clean energy can be generated without creating a dirty business

Global leaders at COP27 are discussing how best to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and maintain global warming below 2掳C to avoid catastrophic climate change.

a woman kayaks a river

Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from 天堂视频 have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

A wooden house on top of a bed of leaves

Inspired by COP27? Here's some sustainable habits and tips to follow

While COP27 is not over yet, it has already prompted many of us to think about how our actions impact the planet and what positive changes we can make to reduce our carbon footprint.
Image of a paint brush that has coloured half of a factory green while the other half emits smoke

鈥楪reenwashing鈥�: what is it and how does it relate to COP27?

It only takes a quick Google search of the words 鈥榞reenwashing鈥� and 鈥楥OP27鈥� to find an array of news stories criticising this year鈥檚 Conference of the Parties.

A field showing before and after climate change, on the left it is green and luscious, on the right it is dry and cracked.

Infographic: What difference can the COP27 climate change negotiations make?

A new infographic created by a 天堂视频 physical geographer explores how negotiations made at the Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands.

COP27: Supporting Africa鈥檚 complex pathway to clean energy

The road to clean energy in Africa is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.

天堂视频 research into circular economy boosts UK鈥檚 commitment to net-zero

Finding funding for greener energy and industry is at the heart of this year鈥檚 COP27 summit in Egypt.