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Revolutionising EV Battery Recycling: Pioneering Methods and Global Initiatives
As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates worldwide, the imperative to manage end-of-life batteries has become increasingly critical. Traditional disposal methods pose environmental risks and squander valuable materials.
Bricking It: Can the UK Construction Industry Fix Its Widening Skills Gap?
The UK’s building and construction sector is facing an existential challenge—an acute and growing shortage of skilled workers. From housebuilders and civil engineers to retrofit specialists and water infrastructure technicians, the demand for qualified labour is far outstripping supply.
Navigating Climate Security: Implications for UK Organisations
In recent years, the discourse surrounding climate change has evolved beyond environmental concerns to encompass significant security implications. Chatham House, a leading UK think tank, has been at the forefront of this discussion, highlighting the multifaceted risks that climate change poses to global stability and, consequently, to UK organisations.
Nurturing Our Waterways: The Role and Relevance of Catchment Sensitive Farming
In the heart of England's lush countryside, a quiet revolution is underway—one that seeks to harmonise agricultural productivity with environmental stewardship. This movement, known as Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), is transforming the way farmers manage their land to protect our precious water resources.
Preserving Our Lifeblood: World Water Day 2025 and the UK's Role in Safeguarding Freshwater Resources
Every year on 22 March, the global community observes World Water Day, a United Nations initiative that underscores the significance of freshwater and advocates for sustainable management of this vital resource.
Profits Overflow: UK Water Companies Prioritise Dividends Amid Rising Bills and Sewage Scandals
In recent years, the UK's water industry has come under intense scrutiny as private water companies continue to distribute substantial dividends to shareholders while simultaneously increasing customer bills and grappling with environmental violations, notably sewage spills.
The Impact of ISSR on Environmental Considerations in the Building and Construction Industry
The UK construction industry faces a growing regulatory landscape concerning environmental management, with the introduction of the Implementation Strategy for Sustainable Resilience (ISSR) playing a pivotal role.
York's Ambition to Become the UK's First 'Dark Sky City': Environmental Benefits and Potential Challenges
The city of York is exploring the possibility of becoming the United Kingdom's first 'Dark Sky City,' a designation that recognizes areas committed to reducing light pollution and preserving the natural night sky.
The Fungus That Feeds on Radiation: A Revolutionary Discovery for the Future of Our World
In the ruins of Chernobyl, a place synonymous with nuclear catastrophe, scientists have uncovered an extraordinary survivor: Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a black fungus that appears to thrive on radiation.