Gassy city
London produces up to a third more methane than estimates suggest
Measurements of London’s atmosphere show the city is releasing more of the potent greenhouse gas methane, primarily from natural gas leaks.
Stories tagged with 'Environment'
National Academy success
Imperial fuel cell pioneer elected to National Academy of Engineering
Professor Nigel Brandon OBE FREng FRS has been elected International Member of the National Academy of Engineering in the USA.
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Spiky surfaces
Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
Clean power learning
Imperial refreshes free online courses on shift to a low-carbon energy system
The Grantham Institute’s Clean Power Programme is a Professional Certificate Programme about the global transition to a low-carbon energy system.
News in brief
I-X award and compost health risk: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
E-scooter simulations
E-scooter simulations highlight head injury risk to riders from falls
New Imperial College London research has highlighted the head injury risks to e-scooter riders from falls.
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Call for proposals – 2022
IMSE call for proposals for 2022 seed fund
The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) will fund new cross-disciplinary research and collaborations on the theme of sustainability
Plastic waste action
Policy tool could help governments cut plastic pollution by 85 percent
A new policy tool developed by scientists could help governments to dramatically cut plastic waste, a study has found.
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Climate risk & rainfall
Q&A: Understanding rainfall in Africa, talking climate impacts & paddleboarding
Quickfire questions with Dr Caroline Wainwright, who has joined the Grantham Institute as a Research Fellow in Climate Change and Risk over Africa.
Curbing classroom Covid
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
