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The Climate Change Committee (CCC) recently published the Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment – Independent Assessment (CCRA4‑IA), a comprehensive evidence base on the risks climate change poses to the UK and the actions needed to strengthen resilience. CCRA4‑IA consists of a Met Office‑led Technical Report and a CCC‑led Well-Adapted UK Report. The assessment combines up‑to‑date...
New railways could hold the key to cleaner, cheaper heating, through using underground tunnels as a heat source. Harnessing heat from tunnels and other buried infrastructure could produce locally-sourced, secure, affordable heating – and cooling – for nearby homes and businesses, according to a new University study. Researchers have found that, depending on the specific...
International research partnerships are driving progress towards cleaner cities, healthier communities and stronger environmental policies in India. The burning of agricultural waste, along with the dumping, burning and poor segregation of household waste cause air pollution, water contamination and the spread of infectious diseases in India’s fast-growing cities. Experts at the University of Leeds have...
A new paper compares strategies, including movable barriers, ring dikes, closing the Venetian Lagoon, and relocating the city, that could help Venice adapt to future sea-level rise. The findings could inform long-term planning for the city, but rapid action is essential, the researchers say. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Venetian Lagoon...
University of Leeds spinout SwitchDye has secured investment to scale-up its greener polyester dye technology. SwitchDye has created a drop-in dyeing system using fizzy water that enables textile manufacturers to reduce chemical intensity, energy use and water consumption. A significant minority equity investment from John Hogg Technical Solutions will now support the spinout’s industrial validation in working...