The European Commission put forward a series of proposals to rein in shipping emissions as part of the “Fit for 55” legislative package. However, these proposals must be urgently strengthened if Europe is to achieve zero-emission shipping, write leaders from the Getting to Zero Coalition.
Understanding the decentralised energy paradigm in urban Africa, through case studies in Uganda and The Gambia.
BEIS is reviewing further draft plans for the leasing of offshore territorial waters for renewable energy and offshore production of hydrogen, as well as carbon dioxide storage and offshore fossil fuel activities. The Strategic Environmental Assessment is being subject to consultation with the re...
The Asterix cartoon books always famously began with the statement that “Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans… Well, not entirely. One small village still holds out…”
Alison Smith (ECI, University of Oxford) looks at the power of individuals to cut energy consumption, citing one study which found that simple measures such as turning down thermostats and turning off lights and heating in empty rooms could save 23% of gas consumption for household heating and po...
Oxford multi-disciplinary ZERO Institute for zero-carbon energy systems
While technological solutions may cut aviation emissions in the future, flying less is the best option to reduce our climate impact now, writes Andrew Murphy.
The world is moving towards renewable energy resources. However, in a low-carbon system, sources for power such as solar and wind are both uncertain and intermittent. Local energy systems need to adapt and become flexible to meet consumer demand. Researchers from the Energy and Power Group at the...
UKRI has invested £3.6 million in three networks to improve economic and social wellbeing and create more sustainable, resilient, communities.