A survey, commissioned by the University of Oxford – Urban Net Zero and Clean Energy Pathways during COVID19 – aims to produce insights into how the energy dimension of net zero emissions commitments are being realized and shed light on how city officials enact renewable energy transition pol...
Overview Onshore wind is a proven cheap and reliable source of electricity generation and Scotland’s resource and commitment have seen us lead the way in onshore wind deployment and support across the UK.
Overview On 10 November 2021, the Scottish Government published a draft Hydrogen Action Plan that articulates the actions that will be taken over the next five years to support the development of the hydrogen economy in Scotland which will further their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emis...
People strongly favour a fairer and more sustainable way of life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite not thinking it will actually materialise or that others share the same progressive wishes, according to new research which sheds intriguing light on what people have missed most and wan...
The CREDS programme would like to let you know about the recently launched CREDS Amplify Project. Amplify is a confidential website that enables all of us who work in energy research to share stories of our experiences of workplace bullying and harassment. It is an opportunity for us to take an...
Three DPhil studentships are available for full-time study (October 2022 – September 2025) at the Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and Environment, University of Oxford. The studentships will cover full University fees and a maintenance allowance for three years.
During the first two weeks of November, I (Rebecca Ford) was lucky enough to attend COP26 in Glasgow. During the first week I spent my time mostly in the Green Zone[1] and the City Centre at various fringe events, including the youth climate march. During the second week I took part in the Movi...
Concordia University (Canada) et al, are calling for contributions to a new book about the built environment.
A draft EU directive, due for publication on 14 December, introduces minimum energy performance standards for existing buildings undergoing major renovation works as part of a renewed push to achieve a zero-emission building stock by 2050.