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University scientists battle against global air pollution

ianmorton Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A crack team of scientists at Loughborough University are using a new AI model to help predict air pollution levels around the world. The research is part of a wider project looking at bringing down global emissions.

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Schools launch clean air campaign with local council

ianmorton Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a London Council has teamed up with local schools to raise awareness with drivers about air pollution in the area.

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Local council launches £3m environmental emergency fund

ianmorton Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a local council in England is leading the way with a new proposed £3m fund to help tackle the climate and ecological crisis. The proposals will be voted on by local residents on 7 May 2020.

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Scientists bid to end food waste

ianmorton Posted on January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

A team of scientists headed up by the University of Reading and Cranfield University are working together to prevent food loss in the UK.

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Climate Leadership from Developing Countries

Project Syndicate Posted on January 23, 2020January 24, 2020

It is only right that advanced economies provide additional technological and financial assistance to help developing countries address the growing climate crisis. However, LEE WHITE and TANGUY GAHOUMA argue that climate solutions will not come solely from the West: developing countries also have an opportunity to lead this transformation.

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Charity inspires next generation of conservationists

ianmorton Posted on January 21, 2020January 20, 2020

The charity Born Free has launched a new initiative called ‘Hear the Roar’ which it hopes will inspire young people to protect wildlife around the world.

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Record numbers give up animal products

ianmorton Posted on January 14, 2020January 13, 2020

A study by Kantar on behalf of vegan campaign group Veganuary has revealed that a record 1.3m people gave up animal products in the UK in January 2019. The researchers pointed to the impact that the annual campaign Veganuary has had on consumption levels.

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Natural-born climate commitments

Project Syndicate Posted on January 9, 2020January 10, 2020

Although most countries have acknowledged the threat posed by climate change and established targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, the international community still has not made the same level of commitment to environmental conservation. Yet it is our natural ecosystems that will save us from catastrophe – if we let them. SALLY JEWELL explains.

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Celebrities urge people to back vegan campaign in new year

ianmorton Posted on January 1, 2020January 5, 2020

The annual campaign Veganuary, which encourages people to pledge going vegan for January, has attracted the backing of a number of high-profile people this year as the campaign takes off globally.

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The view of 2019 from The Rooftop

The Rooftop Posted on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

The most read positive news stories of 2019 revealed.

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