SeminarPast EventEcology

Environmental Impact of Research

Schedule
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
13:00 UTC
Martin Farley, Chathurika Akurugoda

King's College London, University of Colombo

Host: Inclusive Research Practices Bristol

Event Information

Host

Inclusive Research Practices Bristol

Duration

60 minutes

Abstract

Research, whether direct or indirect, aims to advance knowledge and change the world for the better. But whether you are spike-sorting with high-performance computers, getting through 100 single-use plastic pipette tips in a day or receiving regular shipments of metal-rich equipment, your research is having a long-term and detrimental impact on the environment. This session will explore how life sciences research contributes to the climate crisis and negatively impacts local and global environments. Practical advice will be given on ways to reduce the footprint of your own research.

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