Scientists comment on the Unites States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre … read more
Scientists comment on Donald Trump appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow … read more
Prof Nicholas Hopkinson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, said: “Following the … read more
A report published by the British Medical Association offers recommendations for stronger vaping regulation. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of … read more
There have been news reports that PM Rishi Sunak will announce changes to climate policy. Prof Sir Jim McDonald … read more
Scientists react to the announcement that the UK is re-joining the EU science research programme Horizon. Steve Elliott, Chief … read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published their ninth report on the global tobacco epidemic, tracking the progress made by … read more
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced millions of pounds of investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in … read more
A report published by the Institute of Economic Affairs looks at whether COVID-19 lockdowns ‘worked’. Prof John Edmunds, Professor … read more
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has been granted Royal Assent and passed into law in the UK today. … read more
Minimum unit pricing for alcohol was brought in in Scotland by the Scottish government in May 2018 – a minimum … read more
An observational study published in the Lancet looks at alcohol-related deaths and hospitalisations in Scotland since the minimum unit pricing … read more
A policy paper has been published by Defra detailing the plan to protect plant biosecurity in Great Britain. Prof … read more
After several pushbacks, part 2 of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) will take place from 7 – 19 December … read more
Beginning on Sunday 6th November, the COP27 climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh have now been drawn to a close. … read more
Key reports from WMO and UNEP in the last few days have shown a lack progress on emission reduction. With … read more
Recently the UK government has announced a review of schemes that aim to improve the environment such as the Environmental … read more
The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the new ‘Growth Plan’ in his statement to the House of Commons. Steve Bates, … read more
Liz Truss has announced her energy strategy for the UK. Professor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng, Professor of Energy Engineering, … read more
Liz Truss has been announced as the new UK prime minister after winning against Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership … read more
