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Find out more about the ways in which social science researchers at Nottingham
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SHORT ARTICLE: Health and wellbeing in Nottingham during the 2022 heatwave

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In this article Dr Charles Ogunbode, Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at University of Nottingham, explains the impacts of the 2022 heatwave on Nottingham communities and recommends effective coping strategies for similar future scenarios.

BLOG: People make the journey to net zero

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Inevitably the focus in the debate about net zero is often on the big things: the scale of the challenge, the size of the commitments, and the radical technological innovation that we all hope will help control global heating and create a sustainable, liveable world. However achieving net zero isn't just about technology. If we are going to reach net zero we are all going to have to live differently.

BLOG: How we can make a difference in the climate crisis

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The climate crisis is deepening but here's how we can still make a real difference. As a university, we're committed to reducing our carbon emissions and showing leadership, writes Andy Nolan.

BLOG: The elephant's journey

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China is facing huge challenges to balance economic growth and biodiversity protection. This is particularly true in its remote and mountainous margins and poverty-stricken rural areas, mainly located in western China. In this article, our researchers examine a recent incident that provides some hope for improvement.

VIDEO: Blue-Green cities

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Dr Emily O'Donnell explains why blue-green infrastructure is vital not just for the environment and to combat climate change, but also to create pleasant spaces and benefit the health and well-being of our communities.

Short article: Enterprise, communities and climate change: the mobilisation of ideas

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Entrepreneurship can be just as much about responding to pressing challenges as it is about creating wealth. At the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, current research shows how responsible entrepreneurship can change behaviours to reduce carbon usage within those communities most affected by climate change.

Short article: Blue-greening cities for climate change adaptation

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The risk of flooding is becoming ever more serious, both in the UK and across the globe, and the challenge of protecting our homes and cities is becoming increasingly important. Emily's research explores how cities, neighbourhoods and communities might increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change (particularly flooding) and what role blue-green infrastructure can play in mitigating flood risk while providing wider benefits to the environment and society.

Short article: Assessing the effects of a changing climate on women and girls

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As reported by UN Women, women and girls face an abundance of amplified social and economic threats compounded by the impacts of climate change.

BLOG: (Re)thinking a different future: sociological perspectives of climate change

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It is time to employ some radical thinking on the future of our food systems.

Research paper: Public perceptions of demand side management and a smarter energy future

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This research paper examines public perceptions and acceptability of a range of current DSM possibilities in a representative sample of the British population. It explores concerns over climate change, affordability, and acceptance of new technology to understand barriers to adopton of new technologies.
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