University of Nottingham’s Faculty of Engineering Celebrates World Engineering Day 2023 with Sustainable Projects for a Net Zero Future
Engineering the world's sustainable future is one of the most important challenges of our time, and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham is taking this challenge head-on. In honour of World Engineering Day 2023, they are showcasing their groundbreaking research in sustainable energy, sustainable cities...
Wales Cancels Major Road Building Projects Over Environmental Concerns
In a bold move to address climate change, the Welsh government has made the decision to abandon all major road-building projects and instead prioritize the development of infrastructure initiatives that encourage a shift towards public transport, walking, and cycling. This new focus is aimed at reducing carbon emissions...
Cornwall space launch: why the environmental cost of rocket launches is large even when they fail
A recent UK mission to launch satellites into space from Spaceport Cornwall in the west of England failed to deliver the satellites to orbit. But the rocket, LauncherOne, succeeded in releasing hazardous pollutants to the middle and upper layers of the atmosphere where many will remain for years....