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Here, Dr Michael Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance, explores the current state of the UK railway system, highlighting the different models in operation and the upcoming changes.

University President Elmer Guy examines the vital role of educational institutions like Navajo Technical University in empowering communities and supporting their efforts to achieve clean energy development goals The Navajo Nation encompasses more than 25,000 square miles of desert and scrubland in the southwestern US. The Navajo People, or Diné...

An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.

Open Access Government provides an overview of the electricity and gas market, the roll-out of renewable energy sources, the increasing prominence of solar power, and Net-Zero Industry Act measures in this our latest examination of EU energy policy.

Increasingly airtight buildings can lead to a build-up of carbon dioxide in educational facilities, which can affect the concentration of occupants and, therefore, their learning ability. Ventilation and air conditioning systems can, however, be designed to provide the best indoor air quality to maintain students’ alertness. Roberto Mallozi from Klima Therm explains.

A male contraceptive gel applied to the shoulders has shown to be faster-acting than previous methods, according to new research.

It’s a challenging time for local authorities (LAs), as a never-ending list of priorities and an increased demand to drive savings on squeezed budgets continue to strain resources. What effects does digital spending have on LA resilience?

Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission, charts the achievements and perspectives of Europe’s accelerating transition towards a more circular economy.

Public perception of government services is at a record low. At the end of 2023, Ipsos found that eight in ten Brits say public services have worsened over the past five years. To fight against this, a boost of innovation in public services is needed.

Plans by the UK government for a major hydrogen heating trial have been delayed, signalling a move towards electricity as the primary energy source for household heating.

Over the last two decades, local governments and authorities have faced increased obstacles and challenges that could be solved by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). But is this true? Could AI in local government change the game?

Welcome to Asia Analysis, April 2024! We hope you had a wonderful Easter, and we welcome you to this enticing Spring volume. Asia Analysis is a policy-driven publication with fascinating editorial and research content.

Renewable changes to heat systems and heat pumps are crucial as our world faces an existential threat in the form of a climate emergency. Renewable methods of heating can help reduce greenhouse gases and, therefore the impact of global warming.

Niall J. English, from the University College Dublin, School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, discusses electric-field generated nanobubbles, including re-engineering water treatment – and beyond.

Open Access Government charts some of the EU energy policy priorities, focussing on energy efficiency, hydrogen, and solar power, plus a glimpse of its climate neutrality in 2050 ambition.

Prof Jeffrey L Linsky from the University of Colorado Boulder, sheds light on exploring the next space frontier in this exciting astrophysical and planetary sciences focus.

Dr Irene Di Martino from Amp X explores the global approaches to the energy transition and mass-market flexibility.

David Green, Executive Director, and Maite Caballero, Senior Researcher from The U.S. Sustainability Alliance, argue that AI technologies pave the way for healthier soils in agriculture.

A recent international study by the University of Michigan has discovered that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens carry a carbon footprint six times more than conventional produce  Urban agriculture  While urban agriculture is gaining popularity worldwide for its social and nutritional benefits, the study highlights its environmental...

In this interview, Petri Tolonen, CEO of CH-Bioforce, sheds light on the environmental benefits of Bioforsense technology.