ESE News
ESE May Newsletter
An overview of recent publications, events and happenings in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering.
Stories tagged with 'Sustainability'
Sustainable technologies
Researchers receive funding to develop affordable off-grid refrigeration
The Clean Energy Processes (CEP) Laboratory will develop refrigeration and icemaking technologies for households in the developing world.
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Equally green
The enterprising women who are part of the cleantech revolution
Here we meet some of Imperial’s entrepreneurial women who are at the forefront of creating a low carbon economy.
Zero Pollution
Imperial to lead transition to zero pollution
Imperial has announced a set of major initiatives in the fight against climate change.
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Hear hear
Podcast: Coronavirus vaccine, global progress report and fighting racism
In this edition: Join the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine, check in on the Sustainable Development Goals, and discover how to argue with a racist.
Clean energy innovation
Imperial pioneers innovation in clean energy sector
Clean energy companies based on Imperial research have received significant recent investments and are helping develop a clean energy economy.
Green chemistry
Scientists find new way to sustainably make chemicals by copying nature’s tricks
Researchers have copied the way organisms produce toxic chemicals without harming themselves, paving the way for greener chemical and fuel production.
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2020 in climate action
2020: the year the climate changed?
End fossil fuels, talk about changes, set ambitious targets and push for policies. Grantham Institute experts wish for climate action in the new year.
A healthy approach
Align health and climate goals to motivate action, say experts at UN summit
Bringing home the implications of health issues like air pollution can raise passion for tackling climate change, say academics at Imperial's COP25.
Reusing wood
Biorefining startup Chrysalix Technologies wins major European funding
Biorefining startup Chrysalix Technologies has won significant funding from the EU to scale up its business.
