Education

Air pollution is a hidden pandemic in Africa – tips on how to reduce your exposure and help combat it

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In this article originally published in The Conversation, GDAR scientists Dr Gabriel Okello, and Dr Meelan Thondoo discuss strategies that individuals, communities and policy makers can adopt to reduce the threat posed by air pollution in African cities. Rapid urbanisation in Africa is worsening air pollution levels. There are economic as well as health consequences….

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The role of the Southern Ocean in the global climate response to carbon emissions

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The post The role of the Southern Ocean in the global climate response to carbon emissions appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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CEB-Alumni

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CEB-Alumni

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Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together

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Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together

Climate, biodiversity, and societal challenges are intrinsically linked and yet are usually viewed in isolation. A new review study, published in the journal Science this week (21st April 2023), focusses … The post Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss together appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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CEB-Our research

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CEB-Our research

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LCIL Friday Lecture: ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ – Dr Tibisay Morgandi, Queen Mary University of London

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Register online Lecture summary: The Energy Charter Treaty was concluded in 1994 on the assumption that fossil fuels could continue to be used for the foreseeable future. This article examines how ECT contracting parties can now withdraw from this treaty for climate change reasons without being subject to its ‘sunset’ clause, which protects existing investments…

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LCIL Friday Lecture: ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ – Dr Tibisay Morgandi, Queen Mary University of London & Professor Lorand Bartels, University of Cambridge

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Register online Lecture summary: The Energy Charter Treaty was concluded in 1994 on the assumption that fossil fuels could continue to be used for the foreseeable future. This article examines how ECT contracting parties can now withdraw from this treaty for climate change reasons without being subject to its ‘sunset’ clause, which protects existing investments…

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KANG-GLAC

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KANG-GLAC

The Greenland Ice Sheet is decaying at an accelerating rate in response to climate change. Warm ocean waters moving through the fjords eventually meet the faces of marine-terminating glaciers, increasing … The post KANG-GLAC appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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SO-CHIC

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The Southern Ocean regulates the global climate by controlling heat and carbon exchanges between the atmosphere and the ocean. Rates of climate change on decadal time scales ultimately depend on … The post SO-CHIC appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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New investment for battery degradation research

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New investment for battery degradation research

Professor Dame Clare Grey has a leading role in the research, courtesy Chemistry Photography Thursday, March 30, 2023 Professor Dame Clare Grey of this department will take a leading role in a new £29 million funding commitment to UK battery research. The Faraday Institution announced today the £29 million investment in six key battery research…

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