What was discussed at COP28 ?
Austin Lawrence summarises the agreements made at COP28, any drawbacks and whether previous agreements have been reached, and nations' commitments ahead of COP29.
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From lithium to landfills: the environmental impact of e-waste
Austin Lawrence delves into the impact of electronic waste on the environment and what we can do to mitigate this.
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Unity Technologies CEO has stepped down after backlash
The CEO of Unity Technologies, John Riccitiello, has retired (effective immediately) following severe consumer backlash to a proposed change in their pricing policy.
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15-minute cities: a feasible green urban plan?
Austin Lawrence delves into the concept of "15 minute cities" and the controversies surrounding it.
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COP28: G20 nations fail to reach a deal to phase down fossil fuels
Austin Lawrence talks about the failure of G20 nations to reach a significant climate deal as we count down the days to COP28.
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2023 en route to becoming the hottest year on record
Austin Lawrence discusses the recent worldwide heatwaves and the potential for 2023 to become the hottest year on record.
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Recycling incentives: the Textile Deposit pilot scheme in Lahti, Finland
Austin Lawrence discusses the new incentives for Textile recycling being trialled in a leading environmental city in Finland and the solutions it may provide for the reduction of textile waste.
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UK to set up new specialist wildfire units amidst increasing wildfires
As climate change raises the risk of wildfires, the UK is planning to expand the number of specialist teams trained to manage them. Wildfires, which typically start in the hot and dry conditions of summer (sometimes due to something as small as a spark from a train wheel), have become...
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Almost half of Cambridge students use ChatGPT, investigation finds
Varsity, a student newspaper at the University of Cambridge, has found that 47.3% of Cambridge students have previously used AI to help them complete university coursework. The findings come from an online survey in which over 400 students participated. 43% of students stated that they have used AI assistance, such...
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The Boar’s ‘Games of the Year’: 2022 edition
Welcome to The Boar Games‘ Annual Game of the Year List, where we’ll be giving our opinions on our favourite games that have captured our hearts this year. So many amazing titles have been out, with studios releasing anticipated sequels like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarök, or...
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Warwick study to trial robot hip surgeons
Austin Lawrence looks at Warwick's upcoming research that will test robot-assisted hip replacement surgeons against their human counterparts.
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University hardship funds for students doubled last year
Total hardship funds distributed by universities have doubled over the last year, from £61 million to £121 million, according to the BBC.
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Warwick announces multi-million-pound deal with Britishvolt
Austin Lawrence discusses Warwick's newly announced partnership with Britishvolt and explains the company's plans to build a 38GWh battery ‘Gigaplant’.
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