Promoting cycling in cities can tackle obesity
Daily travel by bike leads to the lowest BMI, according to a study of seven European cities, suggesting cities should promote active commutes.
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Greener energy generation alone will not help us reach climate goals
Transport, buildings and industry need to start using lower carbon sources of energy now if we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
New enzyme boost could hasten biofuel production
Imperial scientists have enhanced the process of using biology to make products such as fuels, plastics, medicines, and cosmetics.
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AMA: Energy expert discusses global energy, nuclear power and biofuels on Reddit
Neil Hirst, Senior Policy Fellow at the Grantham Institute, hosted an energy-related Ask Me Anything on Reddit last week.
How to save Antarctica (and the rest of Earth too)
Decisions made in the next decade will determine whether Antarctica suffers dramatic changes that contribute to a metre of global sea level rise.
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Experts build pulsed air rig to test 3D printed parts for low carbon engines
Researchers designed a unique facility for testing 3D printed engine parts, to help reduce carbon emissions worldwide.
‘Deforestation-free’ palm oil not as simple as it sounds
Genuinely ‘deforestation-free’ palm oil products are problematic to guarantee, according to a new study.
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Don’t wait for a unicorn: investing in low-carbon tech now will save money
Waiting for a ‘unicorn technology’ that provides green energy at low cost could be more expensive than adopting low-carbon energy technologies now.
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The future is green for Imperial Festival
Thousands of festival visitors came along to the Grantham Institute's Green Futures zone to learn more about our planet and our future.
Small changes in rainforests cause big damage to fish ecosystems
Freshwater fish diversity is harmed as much by selective logging in rainforests as they are by complete deforestation, according to a new study.
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