Environmental Science
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Plant and Hope: Giveaway blossoms into something more
Plant and Hope has given away more than 150 plants to University of Manchester students in the wonderful setting of the FIRS botanical gardens.
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The Buzz S2, E2: What will future sustainable homes look like?
In this episode of The Buzz podcast PhD researcher at Tyndall Manchester Claire Brown looks ahead to the future of homes – with a focus on sustainability.
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University of Manchester scientists sequester lead in perovskite solar cells for the first time
Research impact and institutes
New research enables lead to be sequestered in perovskite solar cells; making them more environmentally and commercially viable.
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Empowering the female voice in the sustainable housing debate
Ahead of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Tyndall Manchester researcher Claire Brown highlights the need for female input in the sustainable homes conversation.
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Guest post: Tyndall Talks – tackling the climate crisis
PhD researcher James Mason and his Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research colleagues dive into the work being done to combat rising sea levels.
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The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
Research impact and institutes
From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!
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FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
Research impact and institutes
The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.
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Tyndall launches a Massive Attack on music’s carbon footprint
Research impact and institutes
Popstars sure do like to remind us to do our bit and save the planet – but what is the size of the music industry’s own carbon footprint? It’s something one band is on a mission to find out.
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Ocean drive – how the future of biofuel could lie in the ocean
A new breakthrough made by scientists at The University of Manchester could see jet fuel, petrol and diesel one day replaced by biofuel made from an ocean bacteria.
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Guest post: The Manchester Urban Observatory – our work so far
Research impact and institutes
Thomas Bannan of the Manchester Urban Observatory talks about the work the team is doing to better understand the impact of air pollution on the city’s health and the environment.