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COP 29 so far: Plans for a greener future

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here is everything...

Building a sustainable future in Urban areas

Urban areas are at the centre of Europe’s environmental challenges and opportunities.

GERICS: Towards resilient cultural heritage

Cultural heritage is an integral part of urban areas as an expression of their social, economic, and environmental development. Here, GERICS explain how they can help.

UK government reveals £20.4 billion investment into R&D

The UK government allocated £20.4 billion for research and development (R&D) in its latest Autumn Budget.

The UK takes the lead in global earth observation

The UK has officially received the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), an influential international body dedicated to coordinating Earth observations...

Scotland’s plans to accelerate clean energy

The UK and Scottish governments have announced their new plans for large energy projects in Scotland, with hopes to strengthen the country's clean energy ambitions.

USDA improves H5N1 testing and monitoring efforts for dairy cattle

As the H5N1 avian influenza continues to threaten livestock, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing its testing and monitoring plans to protect dairy cattle.

NHS England co-develops Framespan, the Framework Platform

Greg Jackson, Sales Manager at Framespan, discusses the recent endorsement of Framespan by NHS England and its role in supporting the commercial strategy of the NHS and wider public sector

EIC set to invest €1.4 Billion in deep tech and strategic technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is set to impact the continent's deep tech landscape with an investment of €1.4 billion in 2025.

The UK productivity crisis: An opportunity missed

On the 30th of October, new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget, which set out the direction of travel of the Labour government.

Five Eyes launch Secure Innovation to protect tech sector

The Five Eyes intelligence partnership, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US, has officially launched Secure Innovation.

Bus price rise: Government invests over £1 billion to boost bus services and cap fares at £3

The UK Government has announced an investment of over £1 billion to improve bus services across the UK, with single bus fares capped at £3 until the end of 2025.

UK Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tax rises and spending boosts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed several tax increases and spending plans to boost economic resilience while funding key public services.

Addressing access to healthcare for under-served communities

The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively working to improve access to healthcare for under-served communities, targeting low-income, rural, and marginalized populations. Zisis Kozlakidis and Debra Leiolani Garcia provide an overview of these initiatives.

Engagement, not dissemination: Rethinking our approach to risk communication

While data on climate risks grows, effective risk communication is essential to translate complex information into actionable knowledge. The importance of engaging the public, especially in vulnerable communities, to build resilience and prepare for the challenges of a changing climate cannot be forgotten.

The growing global challenges of neurological conditions

A study that was reported on in the Lancet Neurology showed that over 3 billion people worldwide are living with neurological conditions, making these disorders the leading cause of illness and disability globally.

The relationship between menopausal hormone therapy and brain health

A recent study has shown the link between menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and brain health in women.

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