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Climate action must happen 'for our people, not to them', cities say
The head of Glasgow's city council, host of the U.N. COP 26 climate conference says that to work, climate action must happen 'for our people, not to them'.
United Kingdom
From drones to Harry Potter memes: how countries convinced people to wear masks
From free masks to fines, there are a variety of measures across the world which countries have used to encourage the public to wear face masks.
COVID-19
This is how the 2020 recession affected Europe’s public and private sectors
For the strongest pandemic recovery, the IMF advises policy support and interventions continue for those most affected, in a 'gradual and cautious' approach.
Plastics and the Environment
This furloughed Londoner started her own business upcycling rubbish in the Thames
Flora Blathwayt founded a business, selling greeting cards decorated with plastic rubbish she retrieves from the muddy banks of the River Thames in London.
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Lessons from London: How the city is tackling air pollution
Emissions zones, electric taxis, cycle lanes, and road closures have improved London's air quality, potentially saving thousands of premature deaths a year.
COVID-19
Six lessons UK parents learned during pandemic homeschooling
A UK study has examined parents' experiences of homeschooling during COVID-19 lockdowns. It shows the importance of effective coping mechanisms.
Neuroscience
From social bonding to personal wellbeing – here’s why hugging is important
The UK's recent relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has meant citizens are allowed to hug again. Hugs' relaxing effect has major benefits to our health.
Gender Parity
This UK campaign is working to close the politics gender gap
Men outnumber women in terms of global political participation. This UK organization wants to level the playing field.
Automotive Industry
'Self-driving' cars will soon be introduced to UK roads - but what are the limits of this technology?
Britain's transport ministry is working on updating the highway code for the safe use of 'self-driving vehicle' systems.
Air Pollution
The UK's Clean Air Zone plans will save lives and money. Here's how
New research shows how clean air policy-making generates significant economic and health benefits – and why local and national authorities must act now.
Future of Energy
Electric cars powered by tidal energy are driving Scotland toward net-zero emissions
In a UK first, cars on the island of Yell, located in the Shetland Islands in Scotland, can now be entirely fuelled by Nova Innovation's tidal turbines.
United Kingdom
Nature studies could soon be a compulsory school subject in the UK. Here’s why
Following on from recommendations in the Dasgupta review, the UK government is reported to be considering putting nature studies on the school curriculum.
Mental Health
This is how urban 'blue spaces' can improve our health
The mental and physical health benefits of green spaces have been well documented, but could blue spaces - like canals and rivers - have a similar effect?
Better Business
Women in boardrooms: there’s been a jump forward, but the job is only half done
A report by the independent Hampton-Alexander review shows that boards of the UK’s largest 350 listed companies were at least 33% female on average.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Introducing the ‘world's greenest football club’ - and their new kit made from coffee beans
FIFA have recognised Forest Green Rovers as the “world’s greenest football club” due to their new use of renewables, vegan food and kit made from coffee.