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Europe accelerates shift to circular economy with new legislation and ambitious targets

Circular Economy
As pressures continue to mount on the planet’s ecosystem, the European Union is moving away from the traditional “take, make, dispose” model.

How do we cut emissions from transport and road works?

Transport
TfL has teamed with HAUC(UK) to run a research project to minimise the impact of street and road works contributing to climate change.

Living in timber houses could avoid 100 billion tonnes of emissions

Sustainable Development
Housing a growing population in timber houses, as opposed to conventional steel and concrete, could save 100 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases.

What is reclaimed water and why is it dangerous?

Circular Economy
Health risks are associated with reclaimed water that is used for road cleaning, greenfield irrigation and landscape fountains.

Greenland’s Indigenous population supports sand extraction

Circular Economy
Greenland's Indigenous population supports sand extraction and exports amid a rapidly growing global demand for these resources.

The Tonga volcano eruption caused a 90-metre-high tsunami wave

Research & Innovation
The tsunami wave created by the Tonga volcano eruption reached over 90 metres in height, which is approximately nine times taller than the Japan tsunami in 2011.

Animals and climate change: which animals will be most resilient?

Environment
As the effects of global warming induce deadly weather patterns and disruptions to ecosystems, researchers analyse the outcomes of animals and climate change.

Fossil fuel companies will not achieve their Paris Agreement targets

Energy
Paris Agreement targets set out by governments and large companies have been projected to be missed, after decarbonisation scenarios were analysed for the future.

Eco-friendly filter can remove microplastics in water

Research & Innovation
The world's first eco-friendly filter has been developed that can remove micro-to-nano-sized microplastics in water.

COP27: Africa’s agenda for an energy transition

Energy
When discussing African development and climate change at COP27, Africa needs to be supported by an agenda for its energy transition.

International Youth Day: Rural young people and sustainable living

Sustainable Development
Open Access Government interviews María Fernanda Ghiso, an expert in Youth Inclusion at the Rainforest Alliance, to understand the role of young people and the environment.

Unprecedented wildfire risks due to hot weather

Environment
Hot weather, dry conditions and record temperatures in the UK mean an increased risk of extreme wildfires, say experts.

Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought

Environment
Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.

How to grow cereal crops with less fertiliser, and save money

Agriculture
Research has discovered a new way to grow cereal crops using less fertiliser, reducing the amount of nitrogen pollution and saving billions.

Smells experienced in nature improve mental health

Mental Health
Smells experienced in nature improve wellbeing and mental health by making us feel more relaxed, joyful, and healthy.

Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year

Environment
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.

Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria

Government
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.
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