GREEN SHOOTS
COVID-19 recovery choices will shape the future climate as well as economy
While a pollution-free period hasn’t averted climate change, the recovery offers a chance for health and nature, a study reveals
Stories written by Abbie Stone
Net-zero UK
An end to UK's climate change contribution within 30 years
The UK can stop contributing to global warming within 30 years by setting new ambitious targets, concludes the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).
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Path to zero-carbon
Immediate fossil-fuel phase out could help limit global warming to 1.5°C
New research suggests a two-thirds chance of avoiding dangerous global warming above 1.5°C if fossil-fuel infrastructure is immediately phased out.
Eco-art
Art to fight climate change: the six Grantham Art Prize winners
The Grantham Institute are delighted to announce the six winners of the Grantham Art Prize who will be tackling climate change through their work.
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Climate ambition
Small steps forward for climate change but more urgency needed after COP24
The agreement struck in Poland shows some hope but highlights a clear need for more urgency on climate change, claim Imperial experts.
Air crisis
London’s air crisis: How can we bring about change?
The Grantham Institute hosted a discussion exploring the challenges of cleaning up London's air and ways to bring about meaningful change.
Cleantech cleanup
Imperial students lead the way with prize winning green innovations
Imperial startups take silver and bronze in the ClimateLaunchpad National Final 2018 for their ambitious green business ideas
Climate costs
Delaying greenhouse gas cuts could lead to big increases in economic costs
Avoiding dangerous climate change requires action now to avoid reliance on risky and expensive technologies in the future, a new study has concluded.
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The truth on nuclear
"Nuclear energy is not as risky as climate change"
Nuclear power will be essential for meeting the UK's greenhouse gas targets, concluded a new report by Imperial energy experts.
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Summer science
Slime, supercomputers, and pond lurkers at this year’s Summer Science Festival
The annual Summer Science Exhibition is the Royal Society’s week-long free festival celebrating the cutting edge of UK science.
