Research

The environmental benefits of renewable energy depend on when and where electricity is generated, a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has suggested.

Environmental benefits of renewable energy can vary based on when and where it is generated

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The environmental benefits of renewable energy depend on when and where electricity is generated, a new study by researchers at…

A new study by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester and the University of Surrey has suggested that as cities invest billions in tackling climate change, they should focus on the wider benefits of climate action, instead of just concentrating on emissions reduction.

Cities need to highlight the wider benefits of climate action

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A new study by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester and the University of Surrey has suggested that as cities…

People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits, a new study from the University of Georgia has suggested.

People respond better to environmental messages that offer personal benefits, study finds

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People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits,…

While developing a solar project has never been cheaper, ensuring long-term financial returns is a more complex challenge

Financial success of solar projects increasingly dependent on storage solutions

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While developing a solar project has never been cheaper, ensuring long-term financial returns is a more complex challenge, according to…

Continued heatwaves are putting data centres and other digital infrastructure 'under pressure', with such services requiring 'significantly more cooling capacity', new analysis from engineering consultancy Drees & Sommer has suggested.

Heatwaves putting data centres ‘under pressure’ due to increased cooling demands

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Continued heatwaves are putting data centres and other digital infrastructure ‘under pressure’, with such services requiring ‘significantly more cooling capacity’,…

A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego has explored whether geoengineering could be used to reduce the impact of future 'super El Niño' events.

Could geoengineering be used to reduce the impact of future ‘super El Niño events’?

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A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego has explored whether geoengineering could be used to…

A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate commitments.

Industry-specific net-zero blueprints could improve credibility of corporate climate commitments

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate…

Corporate carbon accounting needs to change to improve emissions reductions

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Corporate carbon accounting practices are ‘failing’ to support effective decarbonisation, a peer-reviewed academic paper supported by Cambridge-based climate technology company…