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Is the UK government’s clean air approach good enough?
17 Jun 2021
Poor air quality is the biggest environmental health issue facing the UK, linked to an estimated 64,000 deaths a year, disproportionately affecting ...
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MERI celebrates UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launch
14 Jun 2021
MERI hosted an interactive event on 7 June to mark the launch of the worldwide initiative.
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MERI hosts 'Enabling the sustainable hydrogen economy' workshop
20 Apr 2021
Hydrogen industry leaders and Manchester academics have come together to identify research and innovation opportunities.
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Water research highlighted at Manchester ECR Forum
13 Apr 2021
The event was hosted by the Manchester Environmental Research Institute to mark UN World Water Day.
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Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority
30 Mar 2021
A new partnership has been signed between The University of Manchester and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to help accelerate the country’s ...
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Graphene foam 'doubles longevity' of new running shoe
24 Mar 2021
Sports footwear firm inov-8 has unveiled the world’s first running shoe to use a graphene-enhanced foam in the sole, increasing comfort and energy...
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First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet
19 Mar 2021
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body ...
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The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur launch India-UK Dual Doctoral Programme
18 Mar 2021
The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur (India) are pleased to announce the launch of a dual award PhD programme which represents the next ...
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Great Science Share for Schools partners with the Royal Society to inspire pupils to ask and investigate their scientific questions
4 Mar 2021
Professor Brian Cox to host special event for 5-to-14 year olds on climate and environment.
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How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying?
2 Mar 2021
New research from The University of Manchester has identified various ways in which UK higher education institutions are beginning to tackle emissions...
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Climate change-driven snowmelt in Alps triggers abrupt seasonal change
25 Feb 2021
Spring snowmelt in the Alps is occurring earlier in the year due to climate change and as a result triggering abrupt deviations in mountain ...
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Research helps solar technology become more affordable
17 Feb 2021
Scientists at The University of Manchester have found a way to accelerate the uptake of solar technology, by increasing the environmental safety of ...
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Irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa are consistently falling short of their promises
22 Jan 2021
Irrigation schemes in sub-Saharan Africa don’t measure up to their plans according to new research into the projects by scientists. Many of the ...
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Why soil matters more to life than we realise
15 Jan 2021
Researchers call for greater consideration of soil biodiversity and functions in international conservation strategies.
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Scientists kick off £6m project to investigate the role food systems play in the health of children and the environment
28 Dec 2020
A new £6m study into food and health led by four UK universities has begun with the aim to create healthier future generations and a healthier ...
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Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet?
11 Dec 2020
Christmas Day is going to look very different for a lot of people this year, but there are also positive changes to indulge in, especially when ...
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New research reveals ‘megatrends’ that will affect forests in the next decade
1 Dec 2020
A group of experts from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale ‘megatrends’ affecting forests and...
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Manchester in consortium to ensure UK is a leader in sustainable materials manufacture
27 Nov 2020
The University of Manchester is contributing to a newly announced national consortium to help catalyse engagement with the foundation industries – ...
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Major milestone on University journey to zero-carbon
26 Nov 2020
Announcing a significant step-change in our move towards sustainable forms of energy at the University.
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International ship exhaust emissions shown to alter clouds’ behaviour
23 Nov 2020
Emissions from ship exhausts can have a major impact on air pollution, weather and climate, however until relatively recently these have been largely ...
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Manchester secures £1.5m for ‘One bin to rule them all’ project to revolutionise plastic waste streams
19 Nov 2020
A new £1.5M collaborative venture led by The University of Manchester has been awarded to enable simpler methods of recycling and eliminate plastic ...
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Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions
18 Nov 2020
An international coalition of leading climate research universities will issue its first declaration ahead of the G20 Summit on 21 and 22 November ...
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Using sunlight to transform chemical manufacturing into ‘zero-waste’ industries
11 Nov 2020
Chemical engineers have successfully manipulated carbon nitride to use sunlight to synthesize fluorine-based molecules, which are key building blocks ...
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Global analysis of forest management shows local communities often lose out
9 Nov 2020
Maintaining forest cover is an important natural climate solution, but new research shows that too often, communities lose out when local forest ...
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Manchester expert involved in launch of England’s Nature Recovery Network
6 Nov 2020
A renowned community engagement expert from The University of Manchester is working with Natural England as they launch a national Nature Recovery ...
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New drone technology improves ability to forecast volcanic eruptions
30 Oct 2020
Specially-adapted drones have been gathering data from never-before-explored volcanoes that will enable local communities to better forecast future ...
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Unintended methane release from UK shale gas site equivalent to 142 trans-Atlantic flights
27 Oct 2020
Fracking operations at a site in Blackpool, UK, have caused an unintended release of methane gas into the atmosphere to the equivalent environmental ...
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Coordinated drought planning is essential for new Ethiopian Dam
16 Oct 2020
Near-term concerns about the impact of The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on water availability for Egypt and Sudan are unlikely to ...
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UK-India based team highlight new areas at risk of drinking water arsenic exposure in India
13 Oct 2020
Arsenic in drinking water obtained from wells is causing massive adverse health outcomes, including premature deaths, from cancers and cardiovascular ...
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Clean Air Day 2020: Reducing air pollution levels could improve children’s ability to learn
8 Oct 2020
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, the University of Manchester , on behalf of the co-ordinators of Clean Air Day, Global Action Plan, and the Philips ...
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Global Development Institute secures £32 million for African Cities research
1 Oct 2020
Researchers from the Global Development Institute have been awarded a new research contract of £32 million to establish the African Cities Research ...
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New University-led energy agency to turn Greater Manchester green
24 Sep 2020
A new Energy Innovation Agency (EIA) to be established between three Greater Manchester universities, local government and industry has been announced...
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Filling Africa’s largest dam risks political tension if engineering realities are ignored
18 Sep 2020
A hydro dam currently under construction in Ethiopia is set to be the largest hydropower plant in Africa, but could be heading towards controversy for...
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Special celebration to mark the University receiving Queen's Anniversary Prize
4 Sep 2020
The MIB has been recognised as a UK centre of excellence that is making a global impact.
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Manchester and Sheffield launch £2.5m research project into safe geological disposal of nuclear waste
4 Aug 2020
A new £2.5m collaborative venture has been launched with The University of Manchester and the University of Sheffield to support the delivery of ...
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Increased global mortality linked to arsenic exposure in rice-based diets
4 Aug 2020
Rice as a staple food source has been shown to contribute to prolonged low-level arsenic exposure leading to thousands of avoidable premature deaths ...
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Crop infesting spores ‘tricked’ by new biomaterials to aid global wheat production
13 Jul 2020
New man-made materials developed by scientists have been successfully used to confuse and trick harmful spores which attack wheat crops into growing ...
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New multi-million pound project to support academic engagement with public policy
2 Jul 2020
The University of Manchester is to take part in a national project to explore ways of improving academic-policy engagement, in partnership with UCL ...
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Eleven University of Manchester scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry awards
24 Jun 2020
Eleven scientists from The University of Manchester have been honoured with major awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Even ‘climate progressive’ nations fall far short of Paris Agreement targets
16 Jun 2020
New research focusing on the UK and Sweden, demonstrates just how far even ‘climate progressive’ nations are from meeting our international ...
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New efficient ships won’t be enough to curb shipping sector’s environmental damage
12 Jun 2020
New climate research has stated that urgent action on emissions from existing ships is the key to tackling shipping’s impact on climate change.
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Climate facts to chew on at home-school lunchtime
1 Jun 2020
A group of University-based researchers are sharing free online content for children to learn about how food contributes to climate change.
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University of Manchester to decarbonise its investment portfolio
26 May 2020
The University of Manchester has announced that it will end investments in fossil fuel reserve and extraction companies by 2022, and ‘decarbonise’...
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Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain
18 May 2020
A new mass study of people living with chronic pain in the UK has demonstrated the links between pain and certain atmospheric weather conditions.
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Traffic pollution drops in lockdown – but other risks to air quality increase, reveal Manchester researchers
6 May 2020
Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone – a dangerous air pollutant which can ...
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Scientists find highest ever level of microplastics on seafloor
30 Apr 2020
An international research project has revealed the highest levels of microplastic ever recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in a ...
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Manchester’s social and environmental impact is top in UK according to latest world rankings
22 Apr 2020
The University of Manchester has again ranked as the top higher education institution in the country for its social and environmental impact across ...
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Royce to launch sustainability Hub to support Greater Manchester SMEs with plastics innovations
17 Apr 2020
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation has been awarded £5M from the European Regional Development Fund to launch a...
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Crops can resist droughts thanks to microbes living in soil
17 Apr 2020
New research has shown that crops facing drought conditions can become more resilient to climate change by understanding what is happening in the soil...
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Temporary urban solutions help us deal with crisis – and can lead to radical shifts in city space
15 Apr 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in new thinking about how cities are best organised to meet our needs. Part of this has involved ...
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