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Find out more about the ways in which social science researchers at Nottingham
are exploring Energy through the content below.

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: 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.

Video: Up in smoke

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Dr James Heydon explains why we need to urgently rethink our use of wood burning stoves in the UK, for both the environment and our own health.

PODCAST: Sustainability in Business

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Ben is joined by super-special-guest-host Gabrielle Bunn to talk sustainability, bringing the social sciences into big projects for everyone's benefit and more with Judy Muthuri and Hannah Noke from the University of Nottingham and Daniela Salite from Aston University.

PODCAST: Sustainability in Business

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Ben is joined by guest host Gabrielle Bunn to talk sustainability, bringing the social sciences into big projects for everyone's benefit and more with Judy Muthuri and Hannah Noke from the University of Nottingham and Daniela Salite from Aston University.

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.

Blog: Impacts of transitioning to Net Zero

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Achieving Net Zero requires pivoting away from fossil fuels, but the economic risks of an abrupt or unplanned transition are enormous. Success demands that governments understand and manage the impact on the oil and gas industry, argues Hafez Abdo.

SHORT ARTICLE: Securing a fairer global economy

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The climate crisis, the most complex and critical challenge of our time, must be tackled on many fronts. It requires coordinated, strategic and evidence-based action, yet working in harmony towards a shared goal is not always easy.

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.

SHORT: Government's role in promoting wood burning stove emissions

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Based on an analysis of over 18,000 government records of heating and cooking appliances exempt from smoke control rules, and interviews with air pollution officers from local councils across the UK, the research shows how the Deregulation Act 2015 opened the door to a market of stoves exempt from urban air pollution controls (see graph).
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