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On productivity and Net Zero

By Jonatan Pinkse Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Growth and Inclusion, Industry 4.0, OnProductivity, Renewables, Science and Engineering, UK economy Posted: October 21, 2022

The UK government has assigned itself with the tasks of boosting productivity in left-behind areas and transitioning to a net-zero economy. In this blog, Professor Jonatan Pinkse explores how the UK can simultaneously improve its standards of productivity regionally while transitioning to a net-zero economy. His policy recommendations include securing green jobs and not using […]

Tagged With: AMBS, british politics, Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, climate change, consumption, CPI, economy, energy, environment, Hydrogen, Industry 4.0, infrastructure, innovation, Levelling Up, MIOIR, net zero, OnProductivity, productivity, science & engineering, sustainability, technology

Fracking’s back on the menu, but is it half-baked?

By Laurence Stamford Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering Posted: September 30, 2022

The UK and other European countries are facing a severe energy crisis, with the potential to place more than 8 million UK households in fuel poverty this winter. This ‘energy’ crisis is more accurately a natural gas crisis, driven mostly by restrictions on Russian gas supply to Europe. In one of her first initiatives as […]

Tagged With: Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, energy, environment, renewables, sustainability

Water demand and drought: how can we reduce demand to address multiple socio-environmental crises?

Claire HoolohanAlison BrowneJoseph Cahill By Claire Hoolohan, Alison Browne and Joseph Cahill Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Science and Technology Posted: September 23, 2022

Water demand and drought: how can we reduce demand to address multiple socio-environmental crises? Droughts are becoming more severe across the UK and Europe, not least as a result of climate change, and there are renewed debates about sustainability and continuation of water supplies. How people use water in their homes has consequences for water […]

Tagged With: environment, sustainability, sustainable consumption, water management

Sustainable fashion image - shoppers

The many facets of sustainable fashion – how to tackle the issue

By Claudia Henninger Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Technology Posted: September 20, 2022

Do sustainability and fashion go hand in hand? Sustainable fashion and engaging with it, is a complex process – and there is no ‘one fits all’ solution – it requires a collaborative approach from business, consumers and policymakers. In this blog, Dr Claudia E Henninger examines the relationship between fashion and sustainability, and highlights opportunities […]

Tagged With: environment, fashion, fast fashion, sustainability, sustainable consumption

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Nuclear power – the role of government

Adrian Bull with beard By Adrian Bull and William Bodel Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Energy and Environment, Science and Technology Posted: August 5, 2022

In 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair assured Britain that nuclear was “back on the agenda with a vengeance”. Boris Johnson has described his commitment to deliver nuclear at “warp speed”, and the three intervening Prime Ministers have also emphasised their support for nuclear. Yet Britain’s first new nuclear plant – Hinkley Point C (HPC) – […]

Tagged With: Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, Dalton Nuclear Institute, energy, environment, net zero, nuclear, nuclear energy

The skills gap for long term nuclear future

By Aneeqa Khan Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: July 22, 2022

The world’s climate and energy crises continues to worsen with extreme weather, heatwaves and increasing global energy prices. The IEA’s net zero by 2050 pathway has identified the need for nuclear, including SMRs growing support for this in the UK, Canada, France and the US. In this blog, Aneeqa Khan discusses the steps needed to […]

Tagged With: Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, climate change, Dalton Nuclear Institute, energy, environment, nuclear

Electrification – technology and people

By Mike Barnes Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: July 4, 2022

The drive to achieve Net Zero is underpinned by the principle that as a society we should ensure that we leave this planet better off, and indeed make it better for the next generation. Smart electrification is a key part of this. This is the combination of technology and human behaviour; it means electricity can’t […]

Tagged With: Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, electricity, energy distribution, energy futures, environment, MERI, net zero, sustainability

Making sustainable business models for green electricity attractive to the mainstream

By Jonatan Pinkse Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Renewables Posted: July 4, 2022

Scaling up green electricity is key to achieving net zero. While the government has made progress in supporting solar PV and offshore wind, technologies alone will not make for a successful transition to net zero. To be successful in the market, technologies need an attractive business model. In this blog, Professor Jonatan Pinkse discusses how […]

Tagged With: AMBS, Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, economy, energy, energy futures, environment, net zero, sustainability

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The importance of mapping in the shift to net zero

Picture of Charlottepicture of Hannah By Charlotte Brown, Hannah Charles and Rob Bellamy Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment Posted: June 17, 2022

Delivering on net zero energy requires the radical transformation of our whole energy system from supply and distribution to demand. In this blog, Charlotte Brown, Hannah Charles and Rob Bellamy explore three topics that illustrate the importance of mapping in relation to low carbon energy transitions and their implications for policy. Policymakers should go ‘beyond […]

Tagged With: carbon reduction, energy, energy futures, environment, inequalities, net zero, SEED

Smart meter on kitchen counter

Energy inequality and low carbon futures: geography matters

Picture of AmishDr Kate ScottPicture of Manonpicture of Stefan By Amish Sarpotdar, Kate Scott, Manon Burbidge and Stefan Bouzarovski Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment Posted: June 17, 2022

The UK is heading towards a period of economic uncertainty. The cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and an increase in energy prices have further stressed the finances of households. With a rapid increase in the number of households experiencing difficulty in affording their domestic energy, many will be unable to secure the level of energy needed for […]

Tagged With: carbon reduction, climate change, energy, energy futures, environment, inequalities, SEED, transport

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