University of Reading researchers are developing new methods to improve the assessment of risk from contaminated industrial sites, opening new possibilities for low carbon, brownfield redevelopment.
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Toolkit to improve resilience of health & social care services for older people
A toolkit from Researchers at Durham University and Herriot-Watt University can help commissioners and providers of services for older people to adapt health and social care services for a changing climate.
Cycling for older people is good for mobility, health & independence
The cycle BOOM study focused on how cycling can affect the mobility, health and wellbeing of the older population.
New flood resilience framework for community & property level adaptation
Researchers at Cambridge University have developed tools & techniques for flood risk assessment and a better understanding of the consequences of flooding & benefits of property-level resilience.
Deal or no Green Deal: time to make smarter policies
To help avoid making decisions in isolation that can lead to unintended detrimental consequences, researchers at UCL devised a decision-making model to aid UK housing policy decisions.
Can we predict the location of overheating-related deaths?
Researchers combined maps of data for 2.6 million London addresses to predict the location at greatest risk of heat-related mortality.
Energy efficiency retrofit is more effective & has health benefits if combined with grid decarbonisation & enhanced ventilation
UCL researchers found that achieving carbon reduction targets in urban settings depends on the interdependencies between housing and energy provision, and that different decarbonisation strategies at the city / town level can affect the health of inhabitants.
Building type & construction have a significant effect on post-flood drying time
Researchers at UCL found that the type and construction of a building may significantly alter its ability to dry following a flood. Flood depth and drying conditions also have an impact on the duration of damp.
High levels of CCS could lead to energy sector demand for water exceeding supply
Decarbonising the electricity system may require use of CCS which needs large, reliable quantities of cooling water – ITRC researchers found that power plants could be at risk from drought and low flows.
Over 70s are more likely to dangerously overheat their homes in summer
Older people are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, so summertime heating can be dangerous to their health.