News in brief
Observing the early universe and supporting net-zero: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'Environment'
Summer droughts
Droughts in Northern Hemisphere made 20 times more likely by climate change
High temperatures that caused widespread drought across the Northern Hemisphere in summer 2022 were fuelled by climate change, finds a new analysis.
Pakistan flooding
Climate change likely increased heavy rain that led to deadly floods in Pakistan
Human-caused climate change likely increased the intense rainfall that hit vulnerable populations in Pakistan, finds a new attribution analysis.
Reducing carbon emissions
Decarbonisation programme for South Kensington Campus
A bold grant funded project is underway
Boosting metal oxides
Better metal oxides to boost the green credentials of many energy applications
Researchers have solved a key hurdle in greener manufacturing, carbon capture, energy storage and gas purification – using metal oxides.
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Climate link UK heatwave
Climate change made UK heatwave more intense and at least 10 times more likely
New study finds human-caused climate change will increase the likelihood and severity of heatwaves in the UK faster than predicted.
DEMENTIA LINK
Growing evidence supports the link between air pollution and dementia
Imperial researchers contribute to a report highlighting how air pollution contributes to dementia and a decline in mental ability.
News in brief
Rainforest design futures and carbon dating: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Mantle composition
Compositional variation in the mantle transition zone impacts mantle convection
A new review of mantle transition zone seismic properties reveals the impacts of this zone on heat and chemical circulation within Earth’s mantle.
Carbon captured
Carbon captured and stored since 1996 is significant but overestimated
Although a significant amount of carbon has been caught and stored so far, governments should curb overestimation with reporting frameworks.
