The barriers to achieving island biodiversity targets
A study indicates the greater necessity for biodiversity conservation, analysing 33 barriers to reaching biodiversity targets and how nations are to better manage island ecosystems.
UK Government has “no plans” to introduce free drink testing kits to combat spiking
Flooded by reports of sudden rises in drink spike numbers, the public have been calling on the government to enact change and protect women on nights out
How is children’s mental health associated with nutrition?
According to a study, children who eat better, more nutritional diets, with more fruit and vegetables, have better mental health and wellbeing.
The need for strengthening food supply chains in a post pandemic society
With the outbreak of the pandemic, supply and demand a became key issue around the globe for many sectors. The agricultural market was no different.
Eco-anxiety: the mental health challenges of climate change
A report focusing on tackling the mental health challenges associated with the worsening climate advocates for better policy for emotional wellbeing.
NHS Digital pledges to becoming net zero
As part of the Greener NHS programme, NHS Digital has set out its sustainability pledges to help drive the organisation down to net zero.
Knowledge and technologies for effective wood procurement
TECH4EFFECT Co-ordinator and Head of Research of Forest and Forest Resources from the NIBIO, Rasmus Astrup explains how timber extraction needs to be improved for greater environmental and production efficiency in the European forest sector.
Innovative smart hydracup to revolutionise hydration within care
Gail Howard, Care Home Manager of Lakeside Nursing and Residential Home, discusses her view on the management of dehydration in care homes.
How do you scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare?
Sunny Dosanjh, Director lead for Deloitte’s Healthcare AI and Data team, explores the three key aspects in scaling AI in healthcare.
Potential warnings feature designed to help curb hate speech on Twitter
Research shows that providing twitter users with warnings of potential consequences of spreading hate speech, results in a decrease in hateful language
The Commission’s new proposals for the European Green Deal
The European Commission has adopted three new proposals to stop deforestation, manage sustainable waste, making soils healthy for the environment, and promoting a circular economy.
Microchips & industrial cloud/edge computing technologies
Johannes Bahrke, European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for Digital Economy, Research and Innovation spoke to Open Access Government about the next generation of microchips and industrial cloud/edge computing technologies.
Glasgow’s £10 million hydrogen storage project for clean energy
A new hydrogen storage project in Glasgow with nearly £10 million in UK government funding to provide zero-carbon fuel for clean energy storage.
Inside England’s plans to ban single-use plastics
Single-use plastics could be banned in England in the latest Government proposal to stop production and consumption of all avoidable plastic waste.
Inequalities in healthcare caused by bias in medical devices
An independent review is being launched to analyse the potential bias in medical devices affecting ethnic groups and gender disparities in healthcare.
Energy transitions: Keeping the society on board
Scientific Responsible of PARIS REINFORCE, discusses importance of an honest and inclusive conversation when considering the move to a carbon-free economy.
Fashion industry must prioritise its inclusion crisis over sustainability
Joanna Pritchard, CEO, The Valuable 500, discusses why the fashion industry will never be able to address its sustainability crisis without addressing its inclusion crisis.
Revolutionising transport & the imperative role of connectivity and 5G
Chris Holmes, Transport Programme Director at West Midlands 5G, explores how connectivity is set to unlock the future of more intelligent and intuitive transport.
Tackling bullying through staff wellbeing programmes
Programmes aimed at improving employee’s mental health and wellbeing have been shown to improve social relationships and reduce workplace bullying.
How can Microsoft Teams Calling improve Government?
Nathan Hill-Haimes, Investor & Co-Founder at Amvia, looks at what Microsoft Teams Calling is, how governments use it and its advantages over traditional telephony.