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Scientists find three years left of remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C

The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.

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Transport in a climate crisis

In March, the Institute for Transport Studies hosted a full-day event for students and staff working in and studying transport to explore the sector's impact on the climate.

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How zero-emission flights could redefine travel

Zero-emission flights could transform travel, but their true environmental impact depends on the industry’s transparency and traveller choices, say researchers.

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Pathways to zero-carbon aviation

Faculty of Environment researchers are uncovering key insights to help decarbonise aviation, bringing their expertise to industry and government.

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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study.