Economics of climate change: GDPs to fall worldwide
A new study on the economics of climate change has found that global gross domestic product (GDP) will fall by around 7% by 2100...
Rail cybersecurity issues pose growing risk
As smart ticketing systems and technological solutions become more prevalent in the rail industry, the issue of rail cybersecurity is a growing concern. Earlier this...
National Food Strategy: call for evidence in review of UK food sector
The UK government has launched a call for evidence to inform a major review of the food industry, preceding the creation of a National...
World Humanitarian Day celebrates women humanitarians
Today, 19 August, marks World Humanitarian Day, dedicated to recognising humanitarian efforts around the world. The 2019 theme for World Humanitarian Day, implemented by the...
Off grid technology is improving the world for everyone
Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the growing popularity of off grid technology and its potential for addressing major world challenges. The latest figures show that...
Electric ferry successfully completes maiden voyage in Denmark
The world’s largest fully electric ferry has made its maiden commercial voyage between the ports of Søby and Fynshav in Southern Denmark. The electric ferry,...
UK conference centres offered broadband upgrade funding
The UK government has launched a competition enabling UK conference centres to apply for funding to boost their onsite broadband infrastructure. UK conference centres will...
Liverpool clean air programme awarded government funding
The UK government has awarded £652,000 (€709,816) to Liverpool City Council to complete its proposed Liverpool clean air strategy. The funding, which will go towards...
UK aid to South Sudan will support famine-hit communities
£18m (€19.54m) has been released in UK aid to South Sudan, to be distributed to vulnerable communities suffering from famine. Food insecurity throughout South Sudan...
Scottish government Brexit letter calls for diplomatic participation
The Scottish government has urged the UK not to withdraw unilaterally from diplomatic negotiations over Brexit. Scottish External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has written to...
