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We're hiring a researcher in Econometric Modelling for Energy & the Environment
UCL ISR is looking to hire a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Econometric Modelling for Energy and the Environment…
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Axeing carbon price support would “undermine energy investment” – UCL
Axeing carbon price support would “undermine energy investment” – UCL. 15 November 2016. Abandoning the UK carbon price support – introduced in 2013 as incentive to reduce the burning of fossil fuels and to encourage lower-carbon energy…
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Prof Paul Ekins appointed Co-Chair of UN's Global Environment Outlook report (GEO-6)
Prof Paul Ekins appointed Co-Chair of UN's Global Environment Outlook report (GEO-6). 12 October 2016. Prof Paul Ekins OBE, Director of UCL ISR, has today been appointed as Co-Chair of UNEP’s ‘Global Environment Outlook’ report (GEO-6), the…
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European Parliament ratifies global climate deal
European Parliament ratifies global climate deal. 4 October 2016. Commenting on today’s breakthrough news that the European Parliament has voted to approve the ratification of the Paris Agreement, Michael Grubb, Professor of International Energy…
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UCL ISR Launches Resource Efficiency Report at G7
UCL ISR Launches Resource Efficiency Report at G7. 18 May 2016. UCL ISR Director Prof Paul Ekins has presented the Summary for Policy Makers (SPM) of a report on resource efficiency to the G7 Environment Council as part of the Japanese G7 Presidency.…
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UCL ISR Director joins colleagues in warning over EU exit
UCL ISR Director joins colleagues in warning over EU exit. 28 January 2016. Prof Paul Ekins OBE, Professor of Resource and Environmental Economics and Director of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources, has joined colleagues from a range of…
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Prof Paul Ekins responds to plan to close UK coal-fired power stations
Prof Paul Ekins responds to plan to close UK coal-fired power stations. 18 November 2015. UCL ISR Director Prof Paul Ekins OBE, responds to the government’s announcement to close the remaining UK Coal fired power station by 2025. Prof Paul Ekins…
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ISR Professor responds to Shell Arctic drilling decision
ISR Professor responds to Shell Arctic drilling decision. 29 September 2015. UCL ISR Director Prof Paul Ekins OBE, commented in response to Shell's recent decision to abandon oil drilling operations in the Arctic saying:. "I hope that Shell’s…
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Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change launches landmark report
Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change launches landmark report. 23 June 2015. The Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change, written by experts from around the world, today reports three key findings:. The effects of Climate Change are…
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Role of shale gas in UK low-carbon transition should not be taken for granted, say experts
Role of shale gas in UK low-carbon transition should not be taken for granted, say experts. 5 March 2015. Academics from University College London and the University of Warwick will today publish an opinion piece based on research funded by the UK…
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