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STFC and CERN support environmentally sustainable physics

Stuart Mitchell

The Science and Technology Facility Council (STFC) and CERN have signed a new agreement to support the development of more sustainable particle accelerators. STFC Executive Chair, Professor Mark Thomson and CERN Director General, Professor Fabiola Gianotti committed today to collaborate on the research and development of advanced new technologies. The technologies will make future particle accelerators significantly more sustainable. The agreement includes the proposed establishment by STFC of a new UK-based laboratory to host and support research and development in key technologies that will reduce the environmental impact of accelerators.…

New Loughborough University research for RNIB reveals that a quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their UK disability benefits

Stuart Mitchell

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they’re entitled to. Applications being refused and issues with submitting applications were key factors in the substantial deficit in the take-up of disability benefits among people who are registered blind or partially sighted. Poor communication from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the challenge of getting to face-to-face appointments were also cited as barriers…

Stonewall Housing raises awareness about the LGBTQ+ homelessness crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Kicked out for coming out won first prize in Ocean’s digital creative competition. Almost one in five LGBTQ+ people experience homelessness in their lifetime, with 77% citing family rejection as the reason fortheir homelessness when coming out or being outed. Mr. President’s DOOH campaign seeks to spread the message about LGBTQ+ homelessness in order to raise much needed funds for Stonewall Housing to support those in need of advice, temporary accommodation and advocacy. The campaign won first prize in the charity category of Ocean’s 2023 digital creative competition – with…

Palladium Hotel Group’s ‘Palladium Cares’ CSR Initiative Makes Waves With Educational And Environmental Initiatives

Stuart Mitchell

Palladium Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility identity launched by Palladium Hotel Group in May 2023, has made significant progress under its pillars:  Our People, Our Community and Our Planet. Having completed the third phase, Palladium Hotel Group has announced it will open a new educational and social centre in Mexico and has committed to benefitting a further 3000 individuals at its existing centres in Jamaica and Brazil. Ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environment The “4 Causes to Take Action” project was created to tackle the issues of childhood, inequality,…

New report: EPA’s effective track record forecasting technological progress allows for stronger air pollution policies

Stuart Mitchell

Despite regularly facing skepticism, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a strong track record of forecasting technological progress that allows for stronger air pollution policies, according to a new analysis.  Under the federal Clean Air Act, the EPA must consider the feasibility and cost of emerging technologies necessary to meet its proposed emissions standards. Almost invariably during a rule-making process, the EPA’s projections for these technologies are met with concerns from industry and other stakeholders. Through public comments, lawsuits, and advertising campaigns, opponents argue the technology is not ready, is…