Press office news tagged sustainability
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A Sustainable Development Goal for space?
University of Plymouth news: An international team of scientists, led by the University, calls for the creation of an 18th addition to the United Nations goals which would aim to mitigate against the accumulation of space junk in Earth’s orbit
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Partnership aims to advance climate-smart agriculture research
University of Plymouth news: The University has agreed a new collaboration with the National Water Resources Institute in Nigeria
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Project explores low carbon motivations and barriers among South West’s construction industry
University of Plymouth news: A new study carried out by Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School has highlighted some of the low carbon opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry
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Project aims to benefit net zero targets, soil health, biodiversity and agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of the £4million OpenLAND initiative, which aims to put the UK on a path to deliver net zero emissions by 2050
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University triumphs at the 2024 Times Higher Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University won the Outstanding Estates Team category at the annual Oscars of Higher Education
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Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices
University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding
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Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.
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Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people
University of Plymouth news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing
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Demand-side actions could help construction sector deliver on net-zero targets
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060.
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First national conference highlights the global importance of temperate rainforests
University of Plymouth news: The UK's first temperate rainforests conference was hosted at the University of Plymouth and brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners.
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Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet
University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee, Lecturer in Energy Transitions, played a significant role in the science team behind a major report published by the United Nations
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University shortlisted for two accolades at Times Higher Education Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership and Outstanding Estates Team categories of the prestigious annual higher education awards.
