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A single-use plastic water bottle recovered during a recent beach cleanup

Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.
Sunset over a maize field

91Ö±²¥ researchers awarded £4.7m for major new greenhouse gas removal demonstration project

A team of scientists have been awarded £4.7m to develop a large multi-partner research project looking at the scientific, economic and social acceptability of using rock dust in agriculture to capture greenhouse gases.

Nuclear power cooling station

University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers to help bring Green Industrial Revolution

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ Energy Institute are set to work with the Drax power station to generate hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels from biomass gasification and carbon capture as part of a £20m UKRI-funded project.