Cool aid
Warmer summers risk chilling energy bill rises at supermarkets
A new report from Imperial and Sainsbury's outlines how well-managed fridges can keep food cooler, be greener and cut costs.
Stories written by Simon Levey
hot off the press
Climate change will bring bigger swings in European summer temperatures
Global warming will bring more variable temperatures in summer and less variable in winter, finds new study.
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build back better
Team of experts put forward a sustainable approach to coronavirus recovery
Researchers from the UK’s top universities have found that climate-friendly investment policies are the best medicine for a failing economy.
In memoriam
Imperial community pays tribute to Lord Robert May (1936-2020)
Colleagues remember a ‘towering figure in UK science’, with a ‘sharp, penetrating mind’ and a passion for croquet.
cloud computing
Thanks to clouds, new climate simulations predict more warming than predecessors
A new study suggests global warming effect is underestimated, but climate scientists say more research is needed.
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Fast trashion
Fast trashion: Exhibition of garments made from street-litter opens at Imperial
Artist-in-residence creates four cloaks using items that would look better in the recycling bin, and wears them to the Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
Feature
2020 in climate action
2020: the year the climate changed?
End fossil fuels, talk about changes, set ambitious targets and push for policies. Grantham Institute experts wish for climate action in the new year.
News in brief
Gene targets for obesity and wildfire research: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
green fingers
Festival goers chill out as heatwave warms up London’s first Climate Action Week
Heatwave conditions saw Londoners seeking shade amongst the green exhibits at the Great Exhibition Road Festival over the weekend.
News in brief
Leaving the car at home, and London's best teachers: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
