Environment

Inhuman nature

Rethinking the social life of humans in the context of earth processes.

Struggles over water in the Andes

The growing mining industry in the Andes, and subsequent increasing demand for water, is transforming indigenous people’s lives, livelihoods and landscapes.

Acoustical greening of cities

Exploiting transport corridors, building surfaces, street furniture, open areas and parks to reduce noise in urban areas.

The second most important greenhouse gas

MethaneNet brings together worldleading scientists to generate ideas and solutions.

Low carbon living

Understanding how electric vehicles can work in people’s lives and overcoming scepticism.

Food or fuel: what’s the solution for society?

A new project led by the OU brings together seven European institutes to tackle big challenges of global sustainability.

What to do with our unsorted waste?

OU research assesses the performance and environmental impact of mechanical and biological treatment of household waste.