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King's academics tackle: How could science educators respond to socio-ecological issues?

On 13 November 2024, colleagues in the Centre for Research in the Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM) were joined by...

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King's part of new fellowship programme helping islands on the front line of climate change

King’s College London is one of the partnership universities of a new Commonwealth fellowship programme announced by King Charles III today.

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King's awarded renewed investment in wildfire research capabilities

Department of Geography scientists are part of a collaboration to win five years of investment into their research on global landscape fire - from...

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National Geographic and Disney Plus role for intrepid Geography lecturer

New documentary focuses on 2022 expedition to install the highest weather station in the tropical Andes, jointly led by climate scientist Dr Tom Matthews

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COMMENT: Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached

Dr Randa Kachef examines the new change in single-use plastic bottles and whether it will improve recycling.

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New research sets out three overlooked opportunities to fund net zero transition

Governments, regulators and global financial institutions are overlooking major opportunities to unlock the estimated US$9.2 trillion worth of financing...

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Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs in warming oceans

Grey reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the face of warming oceans, new study finds.

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Empowering sustainability research: Meet the winners of the 2024 CSB Seed Fund

The Centre for Sustainable Business (CSB) is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Seed Fund, designed to nurture early-stage research.

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COMMENT: Three water companies face big fines for sewage spills – it won't do any good unless our whole approach to waste changes

Dr Randa Kachef explains why the fines won't do much to stop sewage from flowing into water bodies.

A protest sign which shows the Thames Water logo and text 'Stop the sewage - tell Thames water to cut the crap'

Smallholder farmers and efficient ranching practices critical to meet ambitious restoration targets in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

A new study led by King’s simulated the effects of various restoration policies to assess their impact on biodiversity and agricultural production.

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SGDP labs receive sustainability award 10 years running

The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre laboratories have been awarded the top sustainability accreditation for the tenth consecutive...

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59 teams across King's receive Sustainability Awards

The King’s Climate & Sustainability Awards 2024 celebrated the efforts that are making King’s a more sustainable place.

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Programme placing academics in Parliament set to expand after successful pilot with King's climate scientist

Professor Tamsin Edwards was a Thematic Research Lead on Climate & Environment, providing impartial expertise to teams, committees and elected representatives...

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COMMENT: A ban on plastic wet wipes may lead to more river pollution, not less

Dr Randa Kachef argues that a ban would do little to address the full environmental impact of wet wipes on water security.

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