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Newsletter with the latest research and upcoming events relating to sustainability at Lund University. |
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The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises questions about which materials are actually critical to the energy transition, according to the researchers.
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Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between exposure to PFAS and the development of asthma. The results show that among children whose mothers had very high levels of PFAS exposure during pregnancy, the risk of asthma was significantly higher than among children whose mothers had lower levels of PFAS exposure.
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Large investments are planned in Borlänge and Falun, where an AI cluster and data centre are to be developed on Northvolt’s former land. According to Kerstin Enflo, professor of Economic History at Lund University, history shows that major technology investments can strongly influence long-term development, but also raise important questions about risk, resilience and local impact.
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| Researchers from Lund University have analysed 92 food sharing initiatives in Utrecht in the Netherlands, as part of the CULTIVATE project, examining their costs, benefits and challenges. The report highlights how community-driven food sharing can reduce waste, improve access to food and support more sustainable food systems, offering insights relevant to other European cities. |
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| Sustainability Week 2026 offered an intensive and well-attended programme, as Lund was filled with discussions, meetings and activities centred on sustainable development. Over the course of six days, 73 events were organised, attracting more than 4,000 visitors. |
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A lack of phosphorus in forest soil could lead to an acceleration of global climate change. This is shown by new research that has investigated the complex balance between carbon dioxide fertilisation, phosphorus deficiency and tree growth.
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| De superrikas klimatavtryck är betydligt större än andras. Nu undersöker forskare om ett inkomsttak för de allra rikaste kan bidra till minskade utsläpp – en idé som väcker debatt. |
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Inte bara människor kan drabbas av luftföroreningarnas negativa effekter. Nu visar forskning att även fåglar får mätbara förändringar i kroppen av nedsmutsande sotpartiklar som de andas in.
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Drömmen om ett lyckligare liv genom ett förbättrat yttre är inte ny. Men i en tid då sociala medier svämmar över av reklam för dieter, skönhetsbehandlingar, träningsråd och ingrepp har frågan om kroppsideal och ungas psykiska ohälsa skärpts. Men när började egentligen kommersialiseringen av våra kroppar och vilken effekt har den för vår psykiska hälsa?
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6 maj 2026 08:30–09:30, online, in Swedish
Livsmedelsproduktionens miljöpåverkan beror både på vilka grödor som odlas och vilken mat och efterfrågas av konsumenter. I detta frukostseminarium belyses synergier och konflikter mellan hälso- och miljöperspektivet vid hållbart ätande.
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May 13, 12.00–13.00, online, in English
How can artificial intelligence be governed in a way that is fair, effective and sustainable over time? In this seminar, Dr Mark Robinson examines recent developments in global AI governance following the UN’s Governing AI for Humanity report, highlighting key challenges and proposals for building durable international institutions. |
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27 maj 2026 08:30–09:30, online, in Swedish
Städer drabbas hårt av klimatförändringarna och står inför omfattande klimatanpassningsarbete. Samtidigt bidrar städer i stor omfattning till växthusgasutsläpp, vilket också gör att här finns stor potential till att minska på de globala utsläppen. Denna föreläsning av LU Land kommer att handla om städernas roll i klimatförändringen med fokus på stadsplanering.
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