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Forecasts predicting less global warming fail to properly take into account cloud formation, say scientists. The Earth’s climate is far more sensitive to carbon dioxide emissions than previously thought, heightening the likelihood of a 4C temperature rise by 2100, new Australian-led research of cloud systems has found.
The scientific case is strengthening: developed countries are to blame for global warming – and there will soon be a legal reckoning. Would you enjoy the cosiness and warmth of Christmas with your children or grandchildren just that little bit less if you knew that other people’s children were dying because of it? More than four million children under five years old are now at risk of acute malnutrition in the Sahel, an area of …
From modular smartphones to packaging made from mushrooms, rethinking business models has been the prevalent theme on the circular economy hub. Rejigging business models so that they align better with the tenets of a circular economy has been a hot topic this year and a clear picture is emerging about how businesses, governments and society can rethink ways of making, using and disposing of resources. Not a new concept, ideas of designing out waste and …
Transparency and supply chain ethics - from supermarkets to smart phone producers - were strong themes on the supply chain hub in 2013. The horsemeat scandal meant discussions around food traceability dominated the headlines this year and major food and drink retailers found their sustainability policies under the microscope.
Scotland’s oldest university is aiming to slash its soaring electricity bill by establishing its own £25 million renewable energy centre. The University of St Andrews is to apply for planning permission to establish a renewable energy centre on the site of the former Curtis Fine Papers Mill at Guardbridge between Leuchars and St Andrews.
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