Expert Comment: Confronting ‘mobesity’ is vital for the global electrification of transport
The proliferation of large electric vehicles risks undermining the environmental and economic benefits of the green transport transition, argues Christian Brand, Professor of Transport, Energy and Climate Change at the Transport Studies Unit in the School of Geography and the Environment.
Four Oxford University scientists awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
Four scientists from the University of Oxford and a multidisciplinary collaboration have won prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of brilliance in research and innovation. The awards are among the oldest and most prestigious research prizes in the world, having recognised e...
Multidisciplinary collaboration awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prize
The ReLiB Project has been named winner of the 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prize, which celebrates discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science. The RSC awards are among the oldest and most prestigious research prizes in the world, having recognised excellence...
How to Properly Cool Your Home With a Fan
Hot weather is a major threat to health, and this summer is on track to be even hotter than usual. Air conditioning is a lifesaver in these conditions, but a much older technology could protect your safety, your budget, and even the planet. Keeping cool over the next few months could revolve arou...
A programme supporting the roll-out of improved, climate resilient infrastructure in developing countries has received a huge cash boost of £57m
The Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme is funded by the UK’s Foreign Development and Commonwealth Office to create investment cases that will attract vital climate finance and funding for their clean energy infrastructure plans in the Global South.
The world no longer needs new fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo
North Sea oil and gas has become a battleground issue in the UK general election.
What are fossil fuels? Where does the UK get its energy from?
The BBC has issued an overview on fossil fuels and where we’re at now.
The Conservatives’ climate change plans show they have tried but failed to reinvent net zero
Anupama Sen, Head of Policy Engagement and Sam Fankhauser, Professor of Climate Economics and Policy, both from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment write in The Conversation on the Conservatives’ approach to net zero.
Innovative demand strategies for clean energy
Charlie Wilson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Senior Research Fellow has contributed to a major new study discussing innovative strategies that significantly reduce both resource consumption and fossil fuel emissions.