Electric vehicle battery production is becoming more sustainable
New research has shown that the carbon footprint of electric vehicle (EV) battery production is rapidly becoming smaller. Data collated by researchers at IVL Swedish...
Brexit and Ireland: study finds residents sceptical
Research has found that residents of Ireland and Northern Ireland have extensive reservations regarding the impacts of Brexit. A report compiled by researchers from Queen’s...
Sustainable energy for refugees: a reliable humanitarian solution
A new report has identified potential renewable energy solutions which could enable refugees to access reliable, low cost electricity. The ‘Renewables for refugee settlements: sustainable...
Israeli occupation of Palestine: report calls for civil rights
With the Israeli occupation of Palestine now in its 52nd year, a new report from Human Rights Watch calls for equal rights for Palestinians...
Connectivity in Africa: €30m project to support high speed internet
The European Commission has announced it will release €30m in funding to boost broadband connectivity throughout Africa. The funding will support the third round of...
SMEs in Georgia to benefit from €50m EIB loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has loaned €50m to the Bank of Georgia to enable financing for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in...
Sustainable Christmas dinner options: farmers recommend lamb
The UK’s National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on consumers to consider lamb or mutton as a sustainable alternative to their traditional Christmas dinner. While...
Nature-based climate change solutions key to adaptation
A new study has called for increased focus on nature-based solutions to the challenges posed by climate change. The ‘Measuring the success of climate change...
UK solar farm offers groundbreaking renewable energy technology
The completion of the largest and most advanced solar farm in the UK, generating enough energy to supply a town, has been announced. Sustainable energy...
‘Decriminalisation of rape’: UK rape prosecution report criticised
Women’s organisations in the UK have expressed dismay at the seemingly partisan results of a report on rape prosecution rates. The report by Her Majesty’s...
