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Energy
Closing the clean tech gap
Despite the challenges of addressing climate change, technology and innovation are accelerating the net-zero transition.
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Waste
Scientific rigour and harmonisation critical in determining threats of microplastics to human health
Countries must harmonise research practices to truly understand the impacts of microplastics on people's health and develop well-informed regulations.
Carbon & Climate
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change
Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together.
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