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...
High levels of heat and humidity driven by climate change could pose a significant threat to competitors at the Tokyo Olympics in July, a new study warns. Rings of Fire: How heat could impact the 2021 Tokyo Olympics features contributions from the University of Leeds, alongside the British Association for Sustainability in Sport (BASIS), Portsmouth...
A new industry coalition report that explores the scale of infrastructure change needed to achieve net-zero heat also highlights the tremendous opportunities it offers. Written by a group of forward-thinking UK businesses and public sector organisations, The Path To Zero Carbon Heat report provides pathways for decarbonising the heating of Britain’s homes and workplaces by 2050, which...