Norwegian becomes world’s first airline to sign up to UN commitment with carbon offset scheme
Norwegian has launched a programme for passengers to offset their carbon footprint – becoming the first airline to sign a
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England’s water industry makes groundbreaking pledge to hit net zero by 2030
03 Dec 19Water contributes five million tonnes of greenhouse emissions each year - but the industry wants to be net…
The critical role of street lighting in London’s smart city project
02 Dec 19The City of London's smart street light project has reduced energy consumption by 60%
UK could become net zero using existing technology – but it’ll require lifestyle changes
28 Nov 19The UK has a net-zero target of 2050 but the Centre for Alternative Technology believes it "does not…
How millennials made Dell put sustainability and diversity at the heart of its grand plan for the next decade
14 Nov 19Of the 1.1 million tech jobs expected to be available in the US by 2024, only 45% will…
Cancer cure may be on the horizon after synthesis of halichondrin molecule
13 Nov 19Japanese scientists first sourced halichondrin from sea sponges in 1986, and have been attempting to manufacture it for…
Dell’s 2030 social impact goals include greater sustainability and a diverse workforce
12 Nov 19Dell has committed to 50-50 gender representation and pledged to recycle a similar product for every item it…
Eevie app uses AI to track and lessen users’ environmental impact
11 Nov 19A new app monitors the habits of its users and notifies them of their environmental impact to help…
The future of postoperative care could be like a luxury hotel experience – but end up cutting healthcare costs
07 Nov 19Radboud University Medical Center, in the Netherlands, is aiming to transform postoperative care by giving patients more control…
Bristol’s clean air zone diesel ban could set a new standard across the UK
06 Nov 19The decision to introduce a clean air zone in Bristol will leave all diesel-powered privately owned cars banned…