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Sustainable Development
These are the winners of Prince William's Earthshot environmental prize
Winners of the Earthshot prize, including Milan and Costa Rica were awarded £1 million to support their efforts to improve their sustainable practices.
International Trade and Investment
This is how COVID-19 and Brexit are reshaping Europe’s trading landscape
China overtook the US as the EU's largest trade partner in terms of goods in the second quarter of 2021, with the share of imports from Switzerland increasing.
Biodiversity
How pockets of Scottish forests could save red squirrels
The red squirrel populations are in decline with estimates indicating the UK red squirrel population is now under 140,000 compared to 2.5 million greys.
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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'.
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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 Inequality
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
UK's Clean Air Zones Can Save Lives And Money. Here's How
Clean Air Zones in the UK are helping save lives and money. New research shows how clean air policy-making generates significant economic and health benefits.
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.
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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.