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The law of the sea in the 21st century
The negotiation and ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 was a considerable achievement.
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‘Prototyping solutions for bioplastics’:...
The Social Innovation Management for Bioplastics project (SIMBIO) aims to address the environmental and social challenges of bioplastics packaging throughout...
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Can mobility credits help resolve the urban...
An evaluation of Coventry’s Mobility Credits pilot, assessing whether swapping polluting cars for travel credits can reduce air pollution, shift travel...
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Climate Change and Occupational Heat Stress
Rising temperatures are increasing occupational heat stress, particularly for healthcare staff. Dr Sarah Davey explores risks, impacts of PPE and why research...
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Will the train take the strain post pandemic? The...
Survey shows persistent Covid-related fears, rising remote work and a shift from public to private transport, threatening rail demand, investment and future...
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SMEs must act now to improve their sustainability...
Decarbonisation is no longer optional for SMEs. Understanding carbon scopes now helps businesses cut costs, meet supply-chain demands, stay competitive, and...
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Who is driving the demand for autonomous,...
Major global events such as the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the ever-present threat of climate change will inevitably lead us to reconsider our relationship...
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Bacteria can recover precious metals from...
Electric vehicles cut emissions but create new challenges for battery waste. This article explores how bacteria-based recycling could recover precious metals...
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Peat compost to be banned – but green...
Peat has been a staple ingredient of composts sold in British garden centres since the 1960s, even though it’s not actually that nutritious for plants.
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