Climate change stands as one of the most formidable challenges confronting humanity today, with its far-reaching consequences casting a shadow over environmental sustainability worldwide. As global temperatures continue their relentless ascent, glaciers retreat, and weather patterns exhibit increasing volatility, the profound impact of climate change on our environment becomes ever more conspicuous. In
In the current global milieu, carbon neutrality has emerged as a pivotal aspiration for nations, enterprises, and individuals alike. As the world faces the devastating impacts of climate change, curbing carbon emissions has transformed from a mere ethical obligation to a critical factor driving the long-term sustainability of our environment. Achieving carbon neutrality
As the world grapples with the mounting consequences of climate change, the engineering sector stands at the forefront of the battle to create a sustainable future. The challenge is formidable, requiring innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and develop sustainable infrastructure. This article explores the latest trends in green
Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University This year’s summit of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) takes place against a challenging environment for the regional bloc. Recent developments in the region have included coups, insecurity and economic instability. Climate change also poses challenges. Six successful and two attempted coups in the region
ph. Olga Rudchenko/Shutterstock Jack Marley, The Conversation The world’s oldest animal welfare charity, Britain’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), is under fire from non-human rights activists Animal Rising. A food-labelling scheme, RSPCA Assured, marks meat and dairy from farms subject to annual inspections by trained officials. On more
ph. The Conservatives want to keep drilling for new oil and gas in the North Sea. Cal F / shutterstock Anupama Sen, University of Oxford and Sam Fankhauser, University of Oxford The Conservative Party manifesto proposes a “pragmatic and proportionate approach to net zero” with Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, promising to put
In the modern landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most potent and revolutionary tools, with applications spanning medicine, economics, security, and natural resource management. One of the most promising and critical areas is environmental conservation. The growing threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation demands innovative solutions,
As the global community faces the dual challenges of climate change and resource depletion, the quest for sustainable solutions has led to an innovative intertwining of renewable resources and green engineering, a synergistic approach that promises not only to mitigate environmental impacts but also to revolutionise the very paradigms of industrial design and
In an era defined by climatic vicissitudes and the consequential societal demands for sustainability, the onus has decidedly shifted towards engineering solutions that promise not merely amelioration but transformation. Amidst rising global temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns, engineers worldwide are pivoting towards strategies that integrate sustainability with technological innovation, thus redefining the
Trevelyan Wing, University of Cambridge One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil fuels, and an energy crisis precipitated by Russia’s 2022 invasion of