Breaking point
Biodiversity falls below 'safe levels' globally
Levels of global biodiversity loss are found to be high enough that they could affect ecosystems' ability to support human societies.
Stories tagged with 'Environment'
Arctic assault
UK plastic waste in the ocean ends up in the Arctic
A large fraction of UK plastic waste that ends up in the ocean accumulates in the Arctic Ocean, where it can harm all kinds of wildlife.
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Summer science
Imperial researchers join the best of UK science on show at the Royal Society
Imperial returns to the Royal Society's 2016 Summer Science Exhibition, where some of the UK's most exciting science and technology will be on show.
Biorefining renewables
From waste to value: the coming of age of the lignin bio-economy
New review paper looks at the value of emerging technologies of lignin biorefining processes for production of renewable fuels, chemicals & materials
growing together
Bioenergy crops are not a risk to food production, says a new report
Scientists have challenged the popular belief that growing crops for bioenergy will cut food production, a concern they say is stalling new schemes.
medal of honour
CBE for Grantham Institute founding donor in Queen's 90th Birthday Honours
Jeremy Grantham has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for philanthropic service to climate change research.
Pests in check
The low-tech fruit fly solution worth millions to India's mango growers
Professor John Mumford reflects on the remarkable success of a pest-control project that's adding value to rural life, in more ways than one.
Rethinking resources
What the circular economy means for our water resources
Turning waste and wastewater into a valuable resource; the virtuous circle that could help us move towards a more sustainable society.
On thin ice
Scientists predict extensive ice loss from huge Antarctic glacier
Current rates of climate change could trigger instability in a major Antarctic glacier, ultimately leading to more than 2m of sea-level rise.
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points of view
What environmental issue do you care about?
We asked Imperial Festival visitors to share their views on the most pressing environmental issues that we face today, here's what they told us.
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