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Microplastics are a widespread form of plastic pollution. They are generated from degradation of existing and new plastic waste, the manufacture and laundry of textiles, and the transport sector, among other sources. There is increasing evidence that they are a threat to human health and the environment.

Read the briefing paper from the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (Imperial College London) to find out more about the threat from microplastic pollution in the UK and what we can do to tackle it.

Download the full paper [PDF]
https://spiral.imperial.ac.uk/handle/10044/1/108242

Download the executive summary [PDF]
http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/108242

Edge Future Learning supports schools and colleges to broaden and transform education, making it relevant to the twenty-first century.

We helped Edge produce an animation that showcase their slick new brand, in particular introducing their new model of education. We spent some time with the team to produce a script that communicated EFL in a way that appealed to several key audience types. Everything here was produced in-house, all except the voiceover which was provided by the amazing Cherakee Bradley who works as Education and Employer Engagement Coordinator for the Edge Foundation.

Find out more about Edge Future Learning at: https://www.edge.co.uk/edge-future-learning/

Lithium-ion batteries are used in everything from phones and laptops to electric cars and electricity grids. The new Briefing Paper from Imperial College London’s Energy Futures Lab and the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering investigates the safety and sustainability of li-ion batteries, exploring ways of reducing their impact on the environment and ensuring they do not pose a danger to the health of workers or users.

Download the full paper [PDF]: http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/95548

Reducing aviation emissions makes a significant contribution to tackling climate change. The most important low-carbon fuels for aviation are bio-jet fuels, hydrogen and power-to-liquid technologies. We need to be certain that these fuels are genuinely better for the environment, and aren't simply replacing one issue with another - it's important to assess all types of emissions from these fuels, not just CO2.

Researchers from Imperial College London have evaluated these low-carbon aviation fuels.

Read the full paper here [PDF]: http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/101834

What is climate change? How does it impact people and planet? What can we do to tackle the climate crisis?

This animation from the UK Universities Climate Network explains the science behind climate change, the impact that climate change is having on the natural world and societies, and what can be done about it.

The UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN) is a growing group of over 85 universities and research centres working together to promote a zero-carbon, resilient future.

Learn more here: https://uucn.ac.uk/

SSI researchers carried out an action research project between September 2021 and December 2023, this has contributed to changes in the policing of stalking, amplified lived experience voices and raised awareness of stalking amongst professionals in Kirklees.

Find out more about the action research project here: https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/ssi/stalkingkirklees/

All life on our planet is interconnected, so what’s good for your health is often good for the planet’s health too. Big changes are needed to tackle the climate and ecological crises and make our planet healthier for us all. Each one of us can contribute to these changes and make a difference by working together in our communities and beyond.

This short animation brings together recommendations from world-leading scientists and experts at Imperial College London and beyond about the best things you can do to improve both your health and the health of the planet.

Find out more: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/healthy-planet/

Biodiversity loss and climate change are two of the biggest and most urgent threats facing human society worldwide. Human activities drive both crises, and the crises also fuel one another. Many solutions benefitting biodiversity can also significantly contribute to climate action, and vice versa, so how can policymakers implement solutions that deliver benefits for climate and nature simultaneously?

To find out more about this topic, read the briefing from The Grantham Institute: "The interactions between biodiversity and climate change and the actions required to tackle both issues simultaneously and synergistically": https://bit.ly/3S251ZL