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Study into mitigating effects of higher CO2 levels on productivity receives widespread coverage
A paper published by academics from the UCL Energy Institute looked at how increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere could affect human cognitive performance, how building ventilation systems might mitigate this, and the likely cost and energy…
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Dr Tristan Smith comments on shipping giant Maersk's 2050 carbon neutral pledge
Writing for online magazine Splash, UCL Energy Institute's Dr Tristan Smith explains why he thinks the Danish shipping giant is now aiming to go carbon-neutral.…
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Chatham House publishes report on carbon risks from fossil fuel-led development
Chatham House publishes report on carbon risk from fossil fuel extraction and use in lower-income countries, featuring expertise from the UCL Energy Institute.…
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Removing fossil fuel subsidies will not reduce CO2 emissions as much as hoped
Removing fossil fuel subsidies would have only a small effect on CO2 emissions and renewable energy use, new research has shown.…
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CCS should be an important part of a global low carbon strategy, according to new research from UCL
CCS should be seen as an important component of a portfolio of mitigation technologies for meeting climate change targets, a new report co-authored by UCL researchers finds…
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Industry-led task force pushes for decarbonization urgency
UCL-Energy, Global Maritime Forum, Carbon War Room, and the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) today announced the launch of a Task Force on Decarbonizing Shipping.…
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Professor Mark Barrett's Inaugural Lecture: Swimming in the Energy and Environment River
Professor Mark Barrett's Inaugural Lecture: Swimming in the Energy and Environment River. 06 June 2017, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm. Event Information. Open to. All. Organiser. UCL Energy Institute. Location. -. The 1960s and 1970s saw increasing global…
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UCL-Energy Seminar: Meeting UK carbon budgets – what's needed to get on track
UCL-Energy Seminar: Meeting UK carbon budgets – what's needed to get on track. 04 April 2017, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm. Event Information. Open to. All. Availability. Yes. Organiser. UCL Energy Institute. Location. G01, Central House, 14 Upper Woburn…
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UCL ISR & UCL Energy joint seminar: World Energy Outlook 2016
UCL ISR & UCL Energy joint seminar: World Energy Outlook 2016. 07 February 2017, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm. Event Information. Open to. All. Availability. Sold out. Organiser. UCL Instiute for Sustainable Resources and UCL Energy Institute.…
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Lloyd Register and Shipping in Changing Climates release Low Carbon Pathways 2050 study
Lloyd Register and Shipping in Changing Climates release Low Carbon Pathways 2050 study. 19 October 2016. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shipping in Changing Climates (SCC), a $4m multi-university and cross industry research project funded by EPRSC,…
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