Ocean plastic set to triple by 2040, but immediate action could stem tide by 80%
A global study has found that without immediate and sustained action, the annual flow of plastic into the ocean could nearly triple by 2040.
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COVID-19 lockdown causes 50% global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May 2020.
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Record-breaking temperatures in the Arctic, what this means for climate change
Q&A with Prof Martin Siegert on the impacts of a six-month Siberian heatwave, which scientists say would have been impossible without global warming.
Q&A: Is planting trees the answer to climate change?
Grantham Institute’s new lecturer Dr Bonnie Waring answers your questions about reforestation.
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Imperial’s expertise to help companies to shape the ‘new normal’
Imperial’s world-leading academics have been prominent in responding to COVID-19. As lockdowns eases, they’re helping shape our long-term adaptation.
Moving on up: Imperial Incubator companies continue their journey at White City
Two of the Imperial White City Incubator’s graduates have now taken their own space within Imperial’s I-HUB building as they grow and develop.
Warmer summers risk chilling energy bill rises at supermarkets
A new report from Imperial and Sainsbury's outlines how well-managed fridges can keep food cooler, be greener and cut costs.
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Study reveals how water in deep Earth triggers earthquakes and volcanic activity
Scientists have for the first time linked the deep Earth’s water cycle to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Imperial scientists show policymakers how UK can benefit from circular economy
How to transition to a circular economy, a topic rising up the economic and climate agendas, was the focus of The Forum’s latest policy workshop.
Flooding and water management a growing challenge, academics warn policymakers
Tackling an issue of growing environmental concern – water management and flooding – was the focus of The Forum’s first ever online policy workshop.
