The national hydrogen network
Hydrogen has potential as a low-carbon fuel in some industries. How can hydrogen be transported and what are the plans, progress and challenges in creating a hydrogen pipeline network?
What are climate tipping points and how might they affect the UK?
As global warming approaches 1.5°C, parts of the climate system are at increasing risk of undergoing potentially abrupt, long-lived and irreversible shifts.
British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship 2026/27
Applications are open for the 2026/2027 British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship. Open to British Ecological Society members currently studying for a PhD in a UK university. Apply by 23:59 on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
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POSTnote
Nature-based flood and drought resilience
This POSTnote outlines the evidence, challenges and benefits for implementing catchment scale nature-based solutions for flood and drought resilience.
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POSTnote
Evidence for nature recovery
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities for developing the evidence base required to ensure the effectiveness of nature recovery actions.
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POSTnote
Public engagement with the energy transition
The UK Government aims to get to Net Zero by 2050. The way the public engages with energy policies and technologies plays an important role in the transition.
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Future research
Approved work: Environmental compensation for net zero infrastructure
Can the environmental impacts of net zero infrastructure developments in specific locations be addressed through strategic compensatory mechanisms?
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Future research
Approved work: Governance of solar geoengineering research
How can researchers, funders and regulators create accountable governance for solar geoengineering research with clear guidance that builds public trust?
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Rapid response
UK investment screening: Balancing national security and economic growth
Investment screening lets the government review deals that may pose security risks. But evidence indicates it also captures low-risk activity and adds costs.
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POSTnote
What are data centres and how sustainable are they?
Data centres underpin most aspects of modern life, including economic activity, cloud services, and how we interact with one another. How many does the UK have, and how do they affect the environment?
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Rapid response
North Sea oil and gas
How much oil and gas remains in the UK Continental Shelf, where does it go, and how is this changing?
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Management of legacy landfill
This POSTnote outlines evidence on environmental risks from legacy landfill sites in England, related policy and regulation, remediation and reducing risks.
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Rapid response
Deep sea mining: what are the environmental impacts?
Mining of mineral resources on the deep seabed is being proposed. What is known about the likely environmental impacts?
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Technology alternatives to animals in life sciences research
How is the UK replacing animal testing with technology alternatives? What are the opportunities, risks and barriers?
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Changes to nutrient neutrality in England
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and options for reducing nutrient pollution in river catchments currently subject to 'nutrient neutrality' planning advice
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