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Retail entrepreneur Mary Portas gives her views in a 'fireside chat' with the founder and director of the Yorkshire Sustainability Festival, Kate Hutchinson.

Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas

Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.

Sunlight filtering through clouds and shining on a sea below.

Rate of global warming caused by humans at an all-time high

Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.26°C per decade – the highest rate since records began, according to new research by more than 50 leading international scientists.

Three rows of wind turbines coming out from the sea, against a blue sky.

Renewable energy systems return more net energy to society than fossil fuels

New research shows that, despite previous beliefs, renewable energy systems have a higher ‘energy return on investment’ than fossil fuels.

Cyclist riding along a busy street with blurred cars in the background

Co-designing a future where you don’t need to own a car

Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance, writes about INFUZE, a multimillion-pound project to design an alternative to car use with people in Leeds.

A group of people on a pavement, one holding a push bike, a dog sitting at another's feet. In the background are cars with 'Enterprise Car Club' branding.

Leeds residents to design alternatives to car ownership

A multimillion-pound project to encourage people in Leeds to design and try an alternative to private vehicle ownership has been announced by researchers.