Maintaining offshore wind turbines could be greatly improved by UNITE, a project developing AI and control systems that allow underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas.
At the IATA World Sustainability Summit in September, Prof Myles Allen announced Oxford Net Zero’s new research collaboration with IATA (the International Air Transport Association) and VietJet Airlines. VietJet will fund research into the feasibility and potential impact of geologically ba...
Fossil fuels are the lifeblood of our food system. This brand new podcast, Fuel to Fork, exposes their role in the food we eat– revealing how food accounts for 15% of global fossil fuel use. The series explores the history of how we got here and uncovers potential solutions, featuring insights ...
The UK needs to make huge cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions this decade to help the world avoid the worst impacts of rising temperatures, the government’s climate watchdog has said.
On 7th November, Energy Efficiency 2024, the latest edition of the IEA’s annual analysis on energy efficiency, will explore recent global trends in energy intensity, demand, investment, policy and technology.
Researchers in the US have developed a method for the efficient combustion of biofuels using a Swirl Burst injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions.
Helping investors navigate the complexities behind decarbonising hard-to-abate industries will be essential, given the need to attract more capital.
As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions – almost as much as the energy sector.
The transport sector is a crucial yet challenging area to decarbonise, given its heavy reliance on fossil fuel usage, carbon-intensive infrastructure and car-centric lifestyles. It remains the largest contributor to local air pollution in cities yet has the potential to improve people’s phy...