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Read more at: What bulk material production is possible on a transition to net zero emissions by 2050 with limited zero emissions resources?

What bulk material production is possible on a transition to net zero emissions by 2050 with limited zero emissions resources?


Read more at: What Contribution Could Industrial Symbiosis Make to Mitigating Industrial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Bulk Material Production?

What Contribution Could Industrial Symbiosis Make to Mitigating Industrial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Bulk Material Production?


Read more at: Rishi Sunak’s commitment to ‘long-term interests’ is anything but the case

Rishi Sunak’s commitment to ‘long-term interests’ is anything but the case

– Sam Stephenson – 21st September 2023

The Prime Minister’s announcement to cut green policies means we won’t be meeting our climate targets – sacrificing our planetary and economic health for no real benefit.


Read more at: Is Absolute Zero pessimistic about UK energy supplies?

Is Absolute Zero pessimistic about UK energy supplies?

- Professor Julian Allwood, March 2023

The most common response we receive when we present Absolute Zero to governmental or incumbent commercial audiences is “Oh, but your forecast of future energy supplies is far too low. You should be more optimistic.”


Read more at: Economics does not hold the key to solving Climate Change

Economics does not hold the key to solving Climate Change

- Professor Julian Allwood, June 2022

We had a hot week, but that’s not the problem. The Bonn Climate Conference last week prioritised financing and compensation for loss and damage, but that’s not the solution. Energy prices are high, and that’s a hint. Food prices are high and will rise further as the Ukraine invasion leads to fertiliser shortages. That’s a portent. And perhaps, if we take notice, we might at last recognise what Climate Change is really about.


Read more at: The solution space discussed at COP26 is unrealisable: comparing supply and demand for the three zero-emissions resources

The solution space discussed at COP26 is unrealisable: comparing supply and demand for the three zero-emissions resources

- Professor Julian Allwood, November 2021


Read more at: How energy demand and wellbeing change as we use our time differently

How energy demand and wellbeing change as we use our time differently


Read more at: Electric recycling of Portland cement at scale

Electric recycling of Portland cement at scale



Read more at: Technology to the rescue? Techno-scientific practices in the United Kingdom Net Zero Strategy and their role in locking in high energy decarbonisation pathways

Technology to the rescue? Techno-scientific practices in the United Kingdom Net Zero Strategy and their role in locking in high energy decarbonisation pathways