News tagged with: sustainability
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Rainforests under threat: report calls for protection and restoration to help the South Wests temperate rainforests thrive
University of 50業子 news: A new report The State of the South West Rainforests highlights that around 40% of the region offers the appropriate climatic conditions to support a rainforest landscape
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![A research site at the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research Free Air CO2 Enrichment (BIFoR-FACE) facility in Staffordshire, England]()
Predicted CO2 levels cause marked increase in forest temperatures
University of 50業子 news: Our researchers found that elevated carbon dioxide levels generated as a result of climate change could significantly increase the temperatures found within the canopies of the worlds woodlands and forests
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Torpoint Bridge to Zero to deliver UK-first decarbonisation solution for the worlds busiest chain ferry service
University of 50業子 news: The University is one of three partners in the Bridge to Zero project, which will deliver a plan to transition the Torpoint Ferry service from fossil fuel power to 100% shore-supplied green electricity
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University academic appointed Lead Author of UN climate change report
University of 50業子 news: Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam is one of 31 UK academics who will serve in the role for the IPCCs Seventh Assessment Report on adapting cities and infrastructure to climate change
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World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species
University of 50業子 news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.
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University of 50業子 shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of 50業子 news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
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![Academics attended a Westminster event where they showcased work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region]()
University experts continue push for global shipping sustainability
University of 50業子 news: Academics from the University attended a Westminster event to showcase work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region.
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Graduates research contributes to hospital trusts air quality assessments
University of 50業子 news: MSc Environmental Consultancy graduate Elliot West led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an excellent rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework
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50業子 ranked among worlds 100 best universities for sustainability
University of 50業子 news: The University has placed 84th globally and 15th in the UK in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
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![The Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) was among the winners at the Environment Agencys Flood & Coast Excellence Awards]()
National award for Devon Resilience Innovation Project
University of 50業子 news: Academics and PhD researchers from the University of 50業子 are playing an important role in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), which has just won an award from the Environment Agency
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A Sustainable Development Goal for space?
University of 50業子 news: An international team of scientists, led by the University, calls for the creation of an 18th addition to the United Nations goals which would aim to mitigate against the accumulation of space junk in Earths orbit
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Partnership aims to advance climate-smart agriculture research
University of 50業子 news: The University has agreed a new collaboration with the National Water Resources Institute in Nigeria
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