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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.
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Mapping magma flows and solar storm risks in the energy industry

Using magnetotellurics, the EARTH project will generate models predicting magma flows and solar storms to forecast risks to the energy industry.
Earth observation

UK Space Agency funds Earth observation technologies

UK Space Agency offers £15 million in funding for Earth Observation technologies to advance climate monitoring, environmental management, and scientific knowledge.
Shangai and EU research

EU-China research thrives amid environmental focus

EU-China research relations focus on environment-centred projects amid geopolitical challenges and pandemic disruptions.
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The importance of irrigation systems in enhancing winegrape vineyards resilience

In semi-arid regions of the world where summer rainfall for crop production is limited, irrigation systems have become essential for sustainable crop production.
Chalmers University of Technology

Energy systems and the electrification of transport, industry and household

Energy systems research at the division of Energy technology, Chalmers University of Technology, aims to speed up the electrification of transport and industry as well as decarbonize material systems to reduce embedded carbon emissions of building and infrastructure.
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The importance of digital skills in an increasingly digital society

Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector at Virgin Media O2 Business, analyses the necessity of digital skills in an increasingly tech-savvy world, especially since the pandemic ushered in new ways of working and living.
Asia Analysis July 2023

Asia Analysis July 2023

Welcome to the Summer edition of Asia Analysis, which features a compelling selection of profoundly absorbing articles on many policy areas.

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.
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The role of microbial diversity in microbial electrosynthesis

Bacteria are often painted as the enemy of humanity. Before the discovery of antibiotics, a wound getting infected was frequently a death sentence.
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Why must we increase representation for female entrepreneurship?

Although we live in a diverse world working towards equal opportunities, the statistics show that females are less likely than males to start businesses. Shalini Khemka, CBE, explores why female entrepreneurship is essential to foster sustainable economic growth.

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.
Syrian refugees inside Syria

Russia’s veto leaves 4.1 million Syrians in uncertainty, aid blocked

UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward expressed grave concern in the UN Security Council about northwest Syria as Russia's veto worsens the situation.
Fibre Food for Healthy Eating

Does a high-fibre diet reduce the risk of cancer?

Research is now showing that cancer risk can be reduced by increasing the amount of fibre in the diet, is this true?
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Magnetic and acoustic levitation to protect bioprint heart models against radiation

The new PULSE project utilising both magnetic and acoustic levitation claims to hold the key to bioprinting technology with potential applications in space and on Earth.
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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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Closing the gaps in the cashless economy

What must governments do to transition to the cashless economy? Policymakers need to address issues by protecting access to cash and to the financial system.
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Rethinking approaches to care for older adults

Older adults are among the most frequent users of emergency care; Open Access Government explains why this is and the suggested measures to improve and diversify care delivery and support the recovery of health and social care systems.

ICLEI Europe

"In the July issue of Open Access Government, ICLEI Europe has been pleased to contribute with an article focusing on Public procurement as an opportunity to transform the EU's food system.  We are proud to collaborate with this powerful platform to give visibility to the initiatives and best practices of European local and regional governments to inspire a more sustainable and fairer future for all."

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