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 tagged with 'Environment'
Deep water
Study reveals how water in deep Earth triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity
Scientists have for the first time linked the deep Earth’s water cycle to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Circular economy workshop
Imperial scientists show policymakers how UK can benefit from circular economy
How to transition to a circular economy, a topic rising up the economic and climate agendas, was the focus of The Forum’s latest policy workshop.
Water warnings
Flooding and water management a growing challenge, academics warn policymakers
Tackling an issue of growing environmental concern – water management and flooding – was the focus of The Forum’s first ever online policy workshop.
Palm pilot
Could Africa have a sustainable palm industry?
Palm plantations are associated with deforestation and ecological harm, but researchers are pointing to ways things can be done differently in Africa.
Quick change
Countries must work together on CO2 removal to avoid dangerous climate change
The Paris Agreement lays out national quotas on CO2 emissions but not removal, and that must be urgently addressed, say the authors of a new study.
End of an era
50 billion years of evolutionary history threatened by human activity
Unique animals with long evolutionary histories are under increased threat of extinction around the world, according to a new study.
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Carbon capture
World can likely capture and store enough carbon dioxide to meet climate targets
The world is currently on track to fulfil scenarios on diverting atmospheric CO2 to underground reservoirs, according to a new study by Imperial.
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Listen up
Podcast: Britain’s brains, COVID-19 at the GP, and a green economic recovery
In this edition: Britain’s intelligence and mental health, COVID-19’s impact on primary care, and a sustainable economic recovery after the pandemic.
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Equally green
The enterprising women who are part of the cleantech revolution
Here we meet some of Imperial’s entrepreneurial women who are at the forefront of creating a low carbon economy.
