environmental science
The Buzz S2, E2: What will future sustainable homes look like?
In this episode of The Buzz podcast PhD researcher at Tyndall Manchester Claire Brown looks ahead to the future of homes – with a focus on sustainability.
University of Manchester scientists sequester lead in perovskite solar cells for the first time
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New research enables lead to be sequestered in perovskite solar cells; making them more environmentally and commercially viable.
Empowering the female voice in the sustainable housing debate
Ahead of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Tyndall Manchester researcher Claire Brown highlights the need for female input in the sustainable homes conversation.
Guest post: Tyndall Talks – tackling the climate crisis
PhD researcher James Mason and his Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research colleagues dive into the work being done to combat rising sea levels.
The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
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From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!
FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
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The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.
Tyndall launches a Massive Attack on music’s carbon footprint
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Popstars sure do like to remind us to do our bit and save the planet – but what is the size of the music industry’s own carbon footprint? It’s something one band is on a mission to find out.
Guest post: The Manchester Urban Observatory – our work so far
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Thomas Bannan of the Manchester Urban Observatory talks about the work the team is doing to better understand the impact of air pollution on the city’s health and the environment.
A moment on the lips, a lifetime off the planet?
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A group of scientists led by academics from The University of Manchester have been selected to appear at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, where they will be showing visitors how the food choices they make impact the planet.
Will the road to electric car take-up ever run smooth?
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This week marks the second Greater Manchester Green Summit. Electric vehicles are the obvious replacement to cars that run on fossil fuels – but how much further along the road (sorry) are the public to embracing them? We got the lowdown from the experts.