New way to predict when electric cars and home batteries become cost effective
The future cost of energy storage technologies can now be predicted under different scenarios, thanks to a new tool created by Imperial researchers.
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Smart detectors set to monitor urban bat life
The activity of urban bats in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) in London is being monitored in real time using new, automated smart detectors.
Wind turbines can pick up the slack on coldest days
Winter days are usually less windy, but a new analysis shows turbines work harder on the coldest days, when power demand is highest.
Climate change on the agenda at Imperial event in Shanghai
Members of Shanghai's business community, Imperial alumni and other UK universities discussed the 'important issue' of climate change last week.
White City schoolchildren buzzing after Spring on the Farm
Young explorers from primary schools in White City learned about the importance of bees and other pollinators at a celebration event at Phoenix Farm.
The new "super filters" that could revolutionise carbon capture
New research into the development of high-performance membranes for carbon capture applications has been published in Nature Energy.
Boosting economic growth and tackling climate change go hand in hand
Combining growth strategies with climate agendas could have a positive impact on economic activity, according to a new OECD report involving Imperial.
Low-carbon tech requires investment, but the payoff is a clean, strong economy
Requirements to curb greenhouse gases can challenge some industries, but changes can bring about real financial opportunities, say investment experts.
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Researchers show how diesel fumes could cause 'flare up' of respiratory symptoms
Scientists have shown how diesel fumes trigger respiratory reflexes which could potentially worsen underlying conditions, such as asthma.
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What does climate change mean to you? We asked punters at Imperial Festival
Last weekend thousands of visitors enjoyed the annual Imperial Festival, with the Energy & Environment themed zone hosted by the Grantham Institute.
