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COP26 delegates will travel on battery operated train in Glasgow
Vivarail’s train is equipped with high performing batteries which give it a range between charges of up to 100km and can be recharged in 10 minutes.
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Digital upskilling scheme to help Scots
People facing unemployment or those on lower incomes can apply to the Digital Start Fund for a grant between £1,000 and £8,000 to upskill in software development, cyber security, and other digital fields.
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New Scottish space strategy to create 20,000 jobs
The ‘Scottish Space Strategy’ sets out plans to develop a network of satellite launch sites, pursue green technologies and build on existing strengths in data analysis and research.
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Glasgow Airport recognised for second year running by global sustainability organisation
The efforts of AGS Airports, which owns Glasgow airport, in working towards a more sustainable future for aviation have been recognised once again by the leading global sustainability organisation Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark.
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UWS research shows plant power could offer COVID treatment
Broccoli, olives and chamomile could help in the fight against COVID-19, University of the West of Scotland research has revealed.
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GCU’s global health expert to brief COP26 delegates on co-benefits of climate action
Prof. Sebastien Chastin, who has put GCU on the world map for influencing global health policy and research excellence, is lead author of a policy briefing highlighting the co-benefits of climate action to be presented to COP26 delegates during the two-week summit in Glasgow.
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GCU students are game for saving the planet
A series of videogames will be created this weekend during a 48-hour development marathon at Glasgow Caledonian University in a bid to educate players about climate issues and possible solutions.
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First Minister delivers keynote speech to Strathclyde students ahead of COP26
Launching the Scottish Government’s programme for the United Nations climate change conference, which opens in Glasgow this Sunday, Nicola Surgeon said that a Scottish Government Energy Strategy to be published next year will set out how the country can make the "fastest possible transition" away from oil and gas.
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