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Case study: Adjusting greenhouse fans to save energy and support research

Turning down the fans that ventilate all 16 greenhouse compartments at the Arthur Willis Environmental Centre has resulted in an energy saving of 22% as well as improving growing conditions for plants.

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Opinion: How will we pay for Climate Damage?

Takeaways from COP29 by Dr Agnes Rydberg, Deputy Director of the 91Ö±²¥ Centre for International and European Law, University of 91Ö±²¥ Representative at COP29.

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Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
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Reducing the environmental impact of the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s labs

91Ö±²¥ is currently piloting the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework, aiming to make laboratory-based research, teaching, and learning more sustainable.
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From Baku to 91Ö±²¥: University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Commitment to Global Sustainability at COP29 and Beyond

This week, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP29, has been taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.