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Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland shares his thoughts on Scotland’s planned deposit-return scheme for beverage containers and on the circular economy

Anthony S. Wexler and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California share their expert views on the impacts of air pollution on the brain Air pollution is a complex mixture of gases and particles in the atmosphere. Air pollutants are defined as compounds known to be deleterious to human...

Gas providers Flogas weigh up the best options for reliable energy and explore how different sources compare in performance and environmental impact

Professor Dorte Juul Jensen project leader of INTELLISWITCH provides insight into the world of railway switches and crossings in Denmark

Peter Iredale, Engineering Lead at Honeywell Hymatic discusses cryogenic technologies and how it can be utilised.

Christos Oikonomopoulos-Zachos, IMST GmbH details how advanced communication techniques can be used for road safety applications

Peter Iredale, Engineering Lead at Honeywell Hymatic talks about using cryogenic technologies for precision tactical and space applications

The Scottish Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, sets out the key aims of Scotland’s draft climate change plan for Open Access Government The publication of our new draft Climate Change Plan represents an opportunity to build on the ambitious approach that has seen Scotland gain recognition in the international community for...

By accelerating the transition to renewables, Canada’s clean energy strategy is charting a clear course, as Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr sets out here When most people think of Canada’s energy resources, they are likely to think about our vast stores of oil and gas. What they might not realise...

Transformative manufacturing and other areas will gain from the government’s new industrial strategy, as Innovate UK’s Simon Edmonds explains The support for business-led innovation announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement was potentially game-changing. The national productivity investment fund will provide an additional £4.7bn by 2020-21 in R&D funding. The...

From smart city model to self-driving vehicle. Sylvie Daniel, full Professor at the Université Laval discusses the role of 3d data mapping... The past few years have seen remarkable development in mobile laser scanning (MLS) to accommodate the need for large area and high-resolution 3d data acquisition involved in building smart city model...

Professor Neil Stansfield, Quantum Programme Strategic Lead at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, explains how new technologies such as cryogenics are making game-changing impacts in the defence sector… Traditional cryogenics has long had an important role in defence and security. A wide range of instruments for remote sensing require...

The European Green Capital team outline why Ljubljana is the first and only European green capital in central and south Eastern Europe… Ljubljana is a city that will surprise you and exceed your expectations. It is unique – small by surface area, but huge in its hospitality and quality of life....

Today the Queen outlined the government’s plans for legislation for the year ahead during the official state opening of parliament… The official state opening of parliament today presented an opportunity for the government to outline its plans for the rest of the year. The speech, given by the Queen, highlighted...

Santiago V. Luis, Chair of the Chemistry and Environment Network at EuCheMS outlines how chemistry can play a vital role in tackling climate change

Open Access Government looks at how Sweden is aiming to become a sustainable nation, highlighting the government’s key environmental priorities Sweden has gone through something of a recycling revolution in the past decade. More than 99% of all household waste is recycled in one way or another – compared to...

Katarina Luhr, Vice Mayor of Environment in the City of Stockholm outlines how they strive to become a truly sustainable city for generations to come. Sweden’s capital city Stockholm has been working on climate change mitigation and adaptation since the 1990s. The city is a frontrunner, with well implemented climate...

A research project in the frame of Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) – Marie Curie Actions The management of the electricity supply interruptions that can occur unexpectedly is vital for hospitals, telecommunication centers, airports, supermarkets, banks, tunnels or critical production plants. About 20 seconds are needed to start an additional electric...

A new taxi plant set to be built on the outskirts of Coventry will create up to 1,000 new jobs... Plans have been revealed by the owner of the London Taxi Company for a new plant in Coventry. The firm, which makes the iconic black cab, will see Chinese manufacturer...

The government has announced £43m funding for infrastructure and research development for plug-in vehicles... The government has set out plans to develop plug-in vehicle infrastructure across the UK. This will see £32m funding to support the development of chargepoints across the nation. Places such as homes, hospitals, train stations, and...