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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ joins the Race to Zero to achieve zero carbon emissions

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and has set its own target to be carbon neutral by 2038.

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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ sustainability expert contributes to carbon offsetting report

Reducing emissions must be the priority for UK universities but carbon offsetting can also support the transition to net-zero, according to a briefing by experts from the COP26 Universities Network.
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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Institute for Sustainable Food leads £6m research project to transform the UK food system

Research will focus on improvements to sustainability and resilience within horticulture, hydroponics and hybrid farms.