Press office news tagged environment
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STORMLAMP project to shine light on the impact of waves on lighthouses
University of Plymouth news: A joint research project funded by a £1 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grant will look at the impact that the sea has upon some of the most exposed rock-based lighthouses.
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Marine renewable energy schemes should take greater account of local needs - study
Plymouth University news: Developers should pay more attention to the needs of island communities when consulting on harnessing their potential as sources of renewable energy, a study by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests
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Surfing and sustainability researcher awarded prestigious accolade
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic has received a prestigious accolade in recognition of his global efforts to promote sustainability in the surfing industry
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Second home owners feel they have positive impact on tourist communities - study
Plymouth University news: Second home owners in North Cornwall believe they have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the region generating opportunities for employment and boosting the economy, a study has suggested.
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Is there a real risk from nanoparticles of plastic in the environment?
Plymouth University news: Plymouth and Heriot-Watt launch a £1.1 million, NERC-funded project called RealRiskNano to examine the risks tiny plastic particles pose to the food web including filter-feeding organisms like mussels.
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Climate study finds evidence of global shift in the 1980s
Plymouth University news: Scientists have discovered that a sudden 'regime shift' occurred in the 1980s as a result of anthropogenic warming and a volcanic eruption in Mexico.
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Students get chance to question future of environmental science
Plymouth University news: Politicians, scientists, broadcasters and students will lock horns in a debate at Plymouth University highlighting the challenges facing the world of environmental science
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Enhancing knowledge crucial to improved energy-saving behaviours
Plymouth University news: Increasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study conducted at Plymouth University suggests
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Energy and environment play greater role in 2015 election fight
Plymouth University news: An independent analysis has shown the major political parties are taking energy and the environment seriously ahead of the 2015 General Election, seeing them as inextricably linked to future economic prosperity.
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Heads of terms agreed for Brixham laboratory
Plymouth University news: World-leading environmental research and safety studies company Smithers Viscient pursuing the opportunity to become anchor tenant at Plymouth University’s Blue Environmental Hub
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Dissertation could benefit world-leading sustainability agenda
Plymouth University News: A Plymouth University student could have a direct influence on the institution’s future sustainability performance as he helps develop its waste management tender as part of his dissertation
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Eradicating harmful impacts of manufacturing
University of Plymouth News: Scientists at Plymouth University confirm that a novel technique for applying high quality finishes in engineering industries almost totally eradicates emissions of styrene VOC