Rising sea levels and increased storms pose threat to coastal communities
The rate of coastal erosion around the UK is expected to increase substantially in the future, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth.
The rate of coastal erosion around the UK is expected to increase substantially in the future, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth.
Environment
Jan 15, 2020
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UK consumers are likely to be exposed to larger amounts of more toxic chemicals in their food if trade negotiators from the US have their way, warns a new report out today.
Environment
Jun 9, 2020
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A staggering increase in the number of Asian hornet sightings in the UK has beekeepers and wildlife lovers there reeling. But the invasive species poses a substantial threat to beekeeping and honey production across Europe.
Plants & Animals
Sep 14, 2023
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Advances and investment in geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) are "critical" to moving the UK toward its target, according to a new report published in ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 13, 2019
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The increasing concerns about 'food security' for the UK, alongside dwindling public investment in fisheries research has led some to question how we can meet future knowledge needs to sustainably manage our seas.
Ecology
Feb 19, 2014
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The UK's equalities minister, Kemi Badenoch, has announced a review of the list of countries whose gender recognition certificates are recognized by the UK. This could mean that transgender people from more than 40 countries ...
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2023
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The UK government reportedly chose Aberdeen, its carbonization capital, as the original location to relaunch its de-carbonization strategy. The strategy, now published, has been strongly criticized by environmentalists. Part ...
Political science
Mar 31, 2023
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The U.K. government has abandoned promises to transform the national food system after just a year, and will struggle to meet its own targets on health, climate and nature, food system experts have said.
Economics & Business
Sep 28, 2023
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Work began today on building the UK's latest rocket engine test facility, designed for firing the engine core of the ESA-backed SABRE propulsion system within three years.
Space Exploration
May 8, 2017
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Mobile phone providers should introduce national roaming, Britain's Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced. The purpose: to enable full mobile phone coverage across the UK, bringing signal to those black spots where ...
Telecom
Jun 24, 2014
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