Most of us would assume that organic food has a lower environmental impact than conventional food – but it’s a bit more complicated than that, says Professor Tom Oliver in…Read More >
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How research is creating a sustainable built environment for tomorrow’s world
By Professor Tim Dixon, School of the Built Environment, University of Reading As the world’s urban population continues to grow, it will be increasingly important for the built environment sector…Read More >
Food security report’s meat recommendations ‘oversimplify the issue’
Professor Richard Tiffin, Director of the Centre for Food Security at the University of Reading discusses the House of Commons International Development Committee report on Food Security, published this week….Read More >
Measuring the social sustainability of new housing developments
Professor Tim Dixon from the School of Construction Management and Engineering discusses the importance of investigating the social sustainability of housing developments.In an era dominated by climate change debate…Read More >
What have insects ever done for us?
Michael Garratt, from School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, tells us why we should care about insects as National Insect Week approaches. Since I picked up my first ladybird as…Read More >
The Ballerina and the Bull toward Transition
Dr Richard Nunes is a lecturer in the School of Real Estate and Planning at Henley Business School. His interest lies in innovation systems, industry restructuring and its implications for…Read More >
