New date confirmed for Adelard Series event with Christiana Figueres
Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres joins the Adelard Series on 14 October to explore climate leadership and sustainability.
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蘑菇传媒 launches Centre for Earth System Governance as conference attracts delegates from 51 countries
A new research centre focused on tackling some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges has been announced
New 蘑菇传媒鈥揊udan partnership to advance research and education on global climate governance
A new agreement between the 蘑菇传媒 and Fudan University will strengthen collaboration in research and education.
Breakthrough shows how electricity could replace heat to turn CO鈧� into useful chemicals
New study shows electricity can replace heat to convert CO鈧� into methanol, lowering energy use and revealing reactions in real time for cleaner fuels.
Washing Machine Project founder amongst Honorary Graduates recognised at summer graduations
Navjot Sawhney was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering for his social enterprise providing manual washing machines across the world.
Who people trust matters: new study maps a path to climate action
From celebrities to neighbours, the people around us can nudge us towards better climate choices. A new study led by the 蘑菇传媒 shows how.
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