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Podcast: Healthy environments, polio progress, and colour-change hygiene checker
In this edition: What makes a healthy environment, the final steps to eliminate polio, and a test for proper cleaning.
Stories tagged with 'Environment'
Neighbourhood sensors
Free air sensors to help Londoners monitor toxic air in their neighbourhood
Community groups in London are being offered free air quality sensors to monitor pollution levels in their local area.
Future of natural gas
Use of natural gas will decline if we are to achieve 1.5°C climate targets
A new review from Imperial has found that the use of natural gas will reduce by 35% by 2050 in order to meet climate targets.
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Help protect nature
9 things you can do to protect the natural world
From species extinction to soil degradation, the natural world faces many threats. But what can be done to protect it?
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Climate Art Prize
Murals to inspire action to protect biodiversity in national art competition
Young people invited to raise awareness of biodiversity loss and climate change and send a message of hope through street art.
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waste water winner
Willow, a green treatment plant turns sewage from dirty to desirable
Natural filtration by willow trees could be the answer to a growing waste problem, producing clean water, renewable biofuels and 'green' chemicals.
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Living memory
Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet launches at Silwood Park
Academics and family gathered at Silwood Park to launch the Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet and unveil a plaque in honour of her legacy.
Cleared for landing
Imperial researcher scoops Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship
Dr Alalea Kia has won a Research Fellowship to further develop permeable pavements to curb snow and ice buildup at airports.
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Photosynthetic Ancestry
Evolutionary ‘molecular clock’ experiment to reveal origins of photosynthesis
A landmark study at Imperial College London aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding the ancient origins of photosynthesis.
Food security in Africa
Systems approach is key to food security in Africa
A report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel calls on policymakers to rethink African food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
