Research findings for a more equitable energy transition
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Households with high incomes are the main beneficiaries of subsidy programmes supporting the clean energy transition. A team of researchers from the University of Freiburg, Stanford University, Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania has analysed why this is the case and how energy policy can be made more equitable. The results have now been published in the journal Nature Reviews Clean Technology.
Indoor air quality in modern buildings is increasingly difficult to maintain without high energy costs, and while vertical green walls offer a natural solution, their inconsistent performance and complex maintenance have limited widespread use. VertINGreen, developed by researchers, solves this by using AI, remote sensing, and plant data to both predict how green walls will perform before installation and monitor their health in real time, making them a reliable, efficient, and scalable tool for improving air quality and reducing energy consumption.
New research by MIT Sloan School of Management finds that global leaders who participate in facilitated engagements using an interactive climate policy simulator, En-ROADS, demonstrated a stronger understanding of climate solutions, felt more personally connected to the issue, and were more likely to take climate-related action or advocate for change in their governments, businesses, organizations, or communities.
Second-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country’s landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, new research by the University of Stirling and Public Health Scotland has shown. However, analysis also shows that many workers remain exposed to second-hand smoke in settings not fully covered by legislation, such as private homes visited by care workers and outdoor hospitality.