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Story of change

London’s ‘Great Stink’ of 1858: how a rapid policy response stopped the stench

In 2022 raw human waste was pumped into the United Kingdom’s rivers and seas 825 times per day on average. Modern Britain has a big, steaming sewage...

Posted on 10 May 2023
Liveable cities, Safe water, Better homes
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Story of change

Accelerating recovery of wild European mammals brings hope of wider nature regeneration

In 2022, something happened in Britain for the first time in 6,000 years. Deep in the Kent countryside, a wild European bison calf was born as part of the...

Posted on 29 March 2023
Natural advantage

Story of change

Heat pumps in cold weather? Snow problem!

When Europe and the United Kingdom brace for cold weather, it’s a good time to explore the potential for a rapid transition from fossil fuel energy to...

Posted on 13 March 2023
Clean energy

Story of change

Solar power surges in Spain

Under a brutal August sun, which saw the mercury rise to record-breaking levels throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the western region of Extremadura in...

Posted on 30 August 2022
Clean energy

Story of change

European sleeper trains are waking up

After a slow and steady decline, the sleeper train – a vital link to more sustainable, connected transport systems – is waking-up and getting back on...

Posted on 18 May 2022
Efficient travel, Clean energy

Story of change

No’ way back for petrol and diesel cars – how Norway flicked an electric transport switch

In 2021, the oil-rich Scandinavian nation of Norway hit a critical point in its rapid transition: 60% of all new cars sold so far have been fully battery...

Posted on 15 September 2021
Clean energy

Story of change

Milking it: cleaner climate, non-dairy milk alternatives go mainstream

Using cows to produce milk for human consumption is a massive industry. But it’s also a very inefficient, polluting one. Making dairy milk takes far more...

Posted on 8 September 2021
Good food, Natural advantage

Story of change

A new roof for rapid transition – building low-carbon, affordable housing for communities with new ownership models

All across the world new approaches to home-building are emerging in response to the multiple crises of climate breakdown, unaffordable housing, deprivation...

Posted on 26 August 2021
Better homes, Clean energy

Story of change

Large-tired and tested: how Europe’s cargo bike roll-out is delivering

Across Europe, as cities get to grips with road congestion, air pollution and meeting climate targets, the manual and electric cargo bike is rapidly...

Posted on 18 August 2021
Clean energy, Efficient travel, Digital progress
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