News: Combining education and agriculture at a school in Kenya helps children learn about biodynamic farming, plus boosts their health and development.
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Month: June 2020
First takeoff in UK for commercial-scale electric flight
News: Milestone for decarbonisation of air travel and transport, with first electric-powered flight of commercial-scale aircraft ever undertaken in the UK.
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Breakthrough in nanotechnology could power revolution in wearables
News: Innovation in energy-harvesting technology uses nanogenerators to convert movement into electricity in breakthrough for wearables and implantables.
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Call to use urban car space to walk and cycle post-COVID
News: Call for car-free days and pedestrianisation of urban space in major world cities to encourage citizens to walk and cycle more post-COVID.
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No leaders, only laggards, as companies fail to fix plastic pollution
News: Major US corporates and brands are failing to address their responsibilities, fix packaging and turn back the tide on plastic pollution, says report.
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Corporate climate strategy proves resistant to COVID-19
News: Long-term corporate strategy and commitments around climate action appear resistant to disruption from COVID-19, say sustainability professionals.
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First hybrid crew transfer vessels for UK offshore wind farm
News: In a first for the UK, electric drivetrains have been selected to power the crew transfer vessels for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
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Developer of offsite eco homes in self-build takeover
News: Acquisition of self-build homes specialist by offsite eco developer will optimise manufacturing to support housebuilding ambitions of local councils.
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Guest Blog: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?
With fashion under scrutiny on sustainability, Vishal Vivek challenges us to rethink what we wear and asks: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?
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Guest Blog: Are crumpled graphene balls the future for EVs?
With battery tech driving the mainstreaming of electric vehicles worldwide, Giles Kirkland asks: Are crumpled graphene balls the future for EVs?
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