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Round & Round We Go: The benefits of a circular economy

The concept of a circular economy presents an innovative approach to economic systems. Its framework redefines how we produce, consume, and dispose of goods and services, proposing a more sustainable, regenerative cycle. Here's how it works.

Climate Change

Energy Efficient and Sustainable Healthcare

Energy Efficient and Sustainable Healthcare. Low carbon hospitals and low carbon healthcare facilities.

Energy

Clime of the Ancient Mariner: Decarbonizing Maritime Transport

Maritime industries must not be ignored when it comes to global carbon reduction targets.

Energy

The Storage Issue

The Storage Issue - Sufficient renewable energy storage is the key to a net-zero future.

Carbon

Balancing the Energy Portfolio of Europe to Achieve Carbon Neutrality.

As Europe attempts to accelerate its progress to carbon neutrality, what role will renewables play?

Hydroelectric power generators providing renewable energy.

Hydropower, How Does It Work?

Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of renewable energy but what is it and how does it help reduce carbon? The history of hydropower dates back thousands of years. For instance, more than 2,000 years ago the Greeks used water wheels to grind wheat into flour, therefore it

Using rare earth elements in the production of microchips and batteries for green technology.

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Resource Criticality for a Clean Technological Future

Resource Criticality for a Clean Technological Future. The use of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Energy Critical Elements (ECEs) in green technology is critical.

Connecting human rights with environmental rights

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Linking Environmental Rights and Human Rights

Not so long ago environmental rights were an abstract concept. However, the Aarhus Convention deemed them necessary as human rights, changing the landscape of environmental policy. Today, environmental rights are recognised as specific rights and important obligations of the state, in large part due to the adoption of The Aarhus

Tectonic plates and the dynamic structure of the earth below it surface.

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The Supercontinent Cycle

The Supercontinent Cycle. Have you ever wondered how the earth’s plates move and why? Here’s an explanation.

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Black Out - Power Outage Checklist 🕯

It can be called lots of different things in different places: * brownout * shutdown * power failure * blackout * trip * blown fuse * electricity failure. Most importantly, you want to have a plan to deal with it when it happens to your business and reduce any potential negative consequences. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Step 1: Have

Illustration of a treasure map beside an open treasure chest, which has a glowing spark of electricity popping out of it

Energy

Energy Treasure Hunt

Running An Energy Treasure Hunt Motivate And Involve Your Staff For Better Results Getting staff involved in an energy treasure hunt is a fun way to engage your work community in sustainability initiatives. It also provides a cost effective way to reduce energy and improve energy saving behaviours in staff.

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General

Why Set An Internal Carbon Price?

Can You Simply Model A Carbon Price When It Comes To Investment Decisions Or The Effect Of Carbon Taxes? Current carbon price initiatives only cover ~15% of global emissions, and ~75% of these emissions were priced at under $10/tonne until recently. The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the

Energy

5 Reasons You Should Look At Your Energy Bills

Nobody likes looking at energy bills. They are depressing, confusing documents, that bring little joy (or insights) to the reader so they tend to be ignored or at best summarily glanced over. But there are good reasons to look at your bills every so often!

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Energy

When Is The Best Time To Use Electricity?

Q: When is the best time to use electricity? A: It depends. Electricity supply systems are rapidly changing, becoming more distributed, resilient, low-carbon and generally cleaner. This gives rise to many questions on when is the best time to use electricity.

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