Monday, April 29, 2024

Northern Ireland publishes research on transport changes needed to help tackle the climate emergency

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the publication of four research projects commissioned by her Department as part of its input to the Executive’s...

European Commission decides to register ‘Good Clothes, Fair Pay’ initiative

The European Commission has decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) which calls on the Commission to propose legislation requiring companies in the...

Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, study finds

Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability...

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

Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts and heatwaves, according to a recent...

Large bodies of water can cool cities but small ones can make temperatures and...

Large bodies of water in urban areas can be effective at removing pollutants and heat from cities, but smaller ones can actually make the...

Hartpury pioneers breeding more ‘sustainable’ cows as the future for the dairy industry

Professor Matt Bell, Hartpury University’s Director of Agriculture, has created a ‘breeding index’ to select dairy cows based on traits that are 'key to...

82% of UK SME leaders recognise importance of achieving net zero but action risks...

Progress towards a sustainable world risks being held back as UK businesses grapple with increasing costs and a lack of clarity around a credible...