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A rendering of Royal Caribbean's gigantic new cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International

Largest cruise ship on Earth to embark in early 2024

In early 2024, Royal Caribbean International is set to introduce the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, an astounding 365-meter-long vessel that dwarfs even the Titanic.
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Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions

A sufficient freshwater supply is essential to ecosystems, societies, and economies. Given the continuous increase in global population, improved living standards and rampant economic growth, there is an ever-growing worry about water scarcity.
Agriculture innovation

UK invests £14 million in agricultural innovation

Over £14 million is being made available through two new competitions to promote agricultural innovation and research in the farming sector.
Aerial View of a Coal Fired Power Station at Night

Stabilising UK energy security in an effort to bolster economic growth

The UK Government is set to unveil a series of measures this week, placing energy security at the heart of its strategy.

Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% SAF transatlantic flight

Virgin Atlantic's consortium announces a historic milestone with the world's first 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight.

Councils and the private sector must embrace collaboration for the EV transition

Asif Ghafoor, the CEO of Be.EV, sheds light on the challenges facing local authorities during the EV transition and the possible solutions to transport in the future.
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Essentiality of diversity in STEM education

Nadeem Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Templeton and Partners, discusses his thoughts on the essentiality of diversity in STEM education.
A full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, California - Copyright AP Photo

California’s troubled high-speed train goes solar-powered

California's ambitious high-speed train, spanning 1287.5 kilometers and linking the US west coast to Canada and Las Vegas, faces significant hurdles in its development
North America Analysis July 2023

North America Analysis July 2023

Welcome to our North America Analysis’ Summer edition, where you can find a wealth of insights from subject-matter experts in the region We hear from Nancy La Vigne, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Justice in the United States, who shares perspectives on how the Institute advances justice across...
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How Emission Based Parking will transform urban mobility

ULEZ isn’t the only way to reduce city emissions. Other anti-pollution options for Government and Councils to explore include Emission Based Parking and more.
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Canadians rally behind eVTOL industry

Nearly 73% of Canadians support the development of the eVTOL industry, driven by job creation, economic growth, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

UK economy set for £1 billion boost with Electronic Trade Documents Act

The UK's economy is set to receive a £1 billion boost by implementing the innovative Electronic Trade Documents Act, enabling paperless trade.
Towards a new model on mediation with your street groups

Towards a new model on mediation with your street groups

The TRANSGANG Project(1) aims to respond to the persistence of youth street groups (the so-called ‘gangs’) and the social discourses that often represent them as “problematic” and suggest other ways to fight the violence.
Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies

Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies: Accelerating the UK’s net-zero carbon agenda

The UK Government’s ambitions for a net-zero carbon agenda face roadblocks as innovation gaps continue to grow. However the Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) might be the answer.
Renewable Energy Systems. Electricity Maintenance Engineer working on the field at a Wind Turbine Power station at dusk with a moody sky behind. Blurred motion.

From blame to collaboration: How the UK can forward their net zero targets

Despite the UK government painting a positive picture of emissions cuts in its recent ‘Powering Up Britain’ report, it is set to miss its 2030 net zero targets.
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Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.
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The Health Policy Partnership: Health system changes for the better

Founded by Ed Harding and Suzanne Wait in 2014, The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) is a specialist health policy consultancy that works with partners across the health spectrum to drive policy and health system changes.
Green composites: A focus on making consumer products more sustainable

Green composites: A focus on making consumer products more sustainable

Open Access Government interviews Claus H. Ibsen, PhD, the Group R&D Director at Vestas aircoil A/S, and Professor Atul Bhaskar from the University of Sheffield on composite covers, ceramic 3D printing, and more, in their experimentation to make their products more sustainable.

Jasmine Clark – Viva!

A passionate vegan for the planet, animals and health, Jasmine joined Viva! in 2022 as their Environment Campaigner and is heading up all environment campaigns, raising awareness of the impacts eating meat and dairy are having on the planet. In 2023 she was promoted to Senior Environment Campaigner. Before...
Street view in Reims city, France

Transitioning to a long-term sustainable transport system in Europe

Thord Stefan Back, Member of the EESC, charts the transition to a long-term sustainable transport system to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.

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