How fast could the battery storage market grow?
Global energy storage is projected to reach a cumulative 411 gigawatts (or 1,194 gigawatt-hours) by the end of 2030, according to the latest forecast from BNEF.
Antimicrobial Resistance: a primer
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a macro threat to the sustainability of the human race and other species. It is of a similar level to that of the worst impacts of climate change. Focus: Health, Macro, Climate, Biological, Behavioural, Physical, Financial, Incentives.
The simple and the ancient
The built environment is a key decarbonisation and health & well being problem. Whilst new technologies will be key, ancient approaches can inspire modern investible equivalents.
Electric roads a better option for UK freight?
HGVs emit a disproportionate amount of CO2 relative to their total miles driven. Lowering those emissions is important.
Moves to ban products made with forced labour
Avoiding human rights abuses in supply chains is increasingly important.
IoT + wireless sensors + CCTV = improved city fire control
Smart Cities are ultimately about making urban areas operate more efficiently. Often that involves different technologies coming together.
What's ESG got to do with it?
It’s very important that companies provide meaningful and useful ESG data. The key words here are meaningful and useful.
Cleaning up soil and water with plants
Some invasive aquatic plants may actually be able to decontaminate water and soil.
Are we doing enough about modern slavery?
The ILO and the IOM estimate there are 50 million people in situations of 'modern slavery'.
FLAG(ging) land-intensive sectors
Agriculture, forestry and other land use comprise one-fifth of global GHG emissions. Now we have some science-based targets.
Human rights law scope and impact is increasing
Torres Islanders’ have won a legal case involving climate damage and their right to enjoy culture and family life
An effective malaria vaccine at scale?
An important milestone in the fight to hold malaria at bay: The R21 vacccine.
