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Under the weather: Reimagining mobility in the climate crisis

S Sodero headshot By Stephanie Sodero Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment Posted: February 23, 2023

Transport systems are essential to the movement of people, things, and services. When disrupted, as during severe weather, social and economic costs are high. Communities are vulnerable to extreme weather – whether in Canada or in the UK. In this article, Stephanie Sodero, drawing on research using Atlantic Canadian hurricane case studies, explores how communities […]

Tagged With: #mobility, climate change, Climate Policy, communities, environment, net zero, sustainability

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A nuclear society: rebuilding perceptions of nuclear energy

Adrian Bull with beard By Adrian Bull Filed Under: Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: February 1, 2023

The nuclear industry has historically had a fairly tumultuous relationship with wider society. Early perceptions of nuclear energy were generally positive, with it viewed as a beacon of how technology went hand in hand with increasing prosperity. However, a history of highly-publicised leaks, discharges and assorted incidents have created a legacy of societal mistrust of […]

Tagged With: Dalton Nuclear Institute, net zero, nuclear, nuclear energy

Communities, traffic and positive action to address air pollution

Sheena Cruickshank By Sheena Cruickshank Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Health and Care, Urban Posted: January 25, 2023

Air pollution levels in Greater Manchester are some of the highest in the UK. As air pollution can potentially worsen pre-existing health conditions, Greater Manchester residents are increasingly concerned about the high rates of air pollution and are seeking to find practical, place-based solutions to tackle the issue. In this article, Professor Sheena Cruickshank addresses […]

Tagged With: air quality, carbon reduction, Cities and Environment, climate change, communities, environment, GMCA, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Health and Social Care, health, local government, Lydia Becker Institute, micra, NHS, public health, sustainability, transport

Sustainability transitions: catalysing innovation in the foundational economy for a green and just future

Photo of Usman's profileElvira UyarraPhoto of Jo Mylan wearing a pink scarf and blazer By Usman Aziz, Elvira Uyarra and Jo Mylan Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Growth and Inclusion, UK economy, Urban Posted: January 23, 2023

The UK is making progress to achieve net zero, with the latest findings indicating that UK emissions in 2021 fell below 2019 levels. These efforts, however, are still identified as insufficient for fulfilling the Paris Agreement. To lead the way towards a green and just future, regional and urban areas are developing ambitious strategies to […]

Tagged With: AMBS, Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, climate change, economy, energy, environment, GMCA, Greater Manchester, inclusive growth, innovation, local government, MIOIR, net zero, SCI, sustainability, urban

Can geothermal energy provide a sustainable source of renewable heat in the UK?

By Cathy Hollis Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering Posted: January 23, 2023

With the move towards sustainable, low carbon energy in the UK, alongside a need for long-term energy security, a range of renewable energy sources are under consideration by national and devolved governments in the UK. Some, like wind energy, are well-developed, while others have barely entered the public consciousness. One such source is geothermal energy. […]

Tagged With: carbon reduction, energy, environment, renewable energy, renewables, sustainability

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage – real-worlding emission estimates

Clair GoughAndrew WelfleAmanda Lea-Langton By Muir Freer, Clair Gough, Andrew Welfle and Amanda Lea-Langton Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering, UK economy Posted: January 16, 2023

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) could play an important role in meeting the UK’s net zero emissions target according to the sixth carbon budget scenarios. However, there are many different ways BECCS could be deployed in the UK, and how that roll out is managed could make a big difference in terms of […]

Tagged With: BECCS, Business Energy & Industry, carbon reduction, CCS, climate change, energy, environment, Hydrogen, infrastructure, innovation, net zero, science & engineering, sustainability, technology, Tyndall Centre

Woman by heater in energy crisis

Generating solutions: responses and reforms for the energy price crisis

By Edward Manderson Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Technology Posted: October 31, 2022

The UK and Europe are facing rapid increases in energy prices from what were already high levels. While the UK has committed to an energy price cap until April 2023, beyond this date only targeted support for the poorest households is likely to be affordable. In this blog, Dr Ed Manderson explains the impact that […]

Tagged With: Business Energy & Industry, energy, energy consumption, energy demand, energy futures, sustainable future

nuclear power station

How can nuclear help with energy costs – and how do we pay for nuclear?

By William Bodel Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering Posted: October 24, 2022

Europe is struggling through a period of exorbitant energy prices. In addition to directly hitting consumers with a higher cost of living, high energy prices will also have detrimental effects on business and industry. In this blog, Will Bodel from the Dalton Nuclear Institute examines the role of nuclear energy in reducing the cost of […]

Tagged With: Dalton Nuclear Institute, energy, nuclear energy

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

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