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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.
United Kingdom
Scientists say this 'super plant' could help soak up pollution on busy roads
The Cotoneaster franchetii is at least 20% more effective at soaking up pollution compared to other shrubs, according to a new report.
United Kingdom
Taking early action is key to preventing homelessness, according to this Scottish report
Public organizations need to work together at least six months before someone is likely to lose their home, a report from homelessness charity Crisis finds.
Future of Economic Progress
The economies that are home to the poorest billions of people need to grow if we want global poverty to decline
Without significant economic growth to increase the average income in disadvantaged countries, it will not be possible for people to leave poverty behind.
Water
These countries have the most 'alert age' dams. Here's what it means
A new report by the U.N. Institute for Water, Environment and Health, has found that the UK and Japan have the most 'alert age' dams.
United Kingdom
The UK is building the world’s first airport... for flying cars
The pop-up venture will see electric flying taxis and drones operating in the city of Coventry later this year. Could this be the solution to urban congestion and achieving zero emissions...
Mental Health
Younger people are being hit hardest by pandemic loneliness
Research from Europe shows that the highest levels of loneliness were observed amongst young people and people with preexisting mental illness.
Public Finance and Social Protection
This social enterprise crowdfunds training for homeless people
Beam accepts referrals from councils and other homeless charities. Donations of more than £1.5 million have been raised since 2017.
United Kingdom
Everything you need to know about the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Global health expert Michael Head explains everything you need to know about the latest vaccine being rolled on in the UK.
COVID-19
England is in a third COVID-19 lockdown. Here's what you need to know
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced England was to go into a third national lockdown, to protect the NHS and curb the spread of the highly infectious COVID-19 variant.