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Latest sustainability news and updates from the University of Sheffield - from research breakthroughs and student projects to campus improvements and practical ways to get involved.
A single-use plastic water bottle recovered during a recent beach cleanup

Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.

1 July 2021
Sunset over a maize field

Sheffield researchers awarded £4.7m for major new greenhouse gas removal demonstration project

A team of scientists have been awarded £4.7m to develop a large multi-partner research project looking at the scientific, economic and social acceptability of using rock dust in agriculture to capture greenhouse gases.

28 May 2021
Nuclear power cooling station

University of Sheffield researchers to help bring Green Industrial Revolution

Researchers from the University of Sheffield Energy Institute are set to work with the Drax power station to generate hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels from biomass gasification and carbon capture as part of a £20m UKRI-funded project.

27 May 2021

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