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xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"? Latest news in sustainabilityhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.seFri, 06 Mar 2026 08:45:16 +0000Climate and the conditions for future generations to live in a sustainable world are highly topical issues. At Lund University, ranked number one in the world for sustainability in 2026, leading research is seeking solutions to some of our time’s greatest societal challenges.Industrial policy crucial for the continued development of green steelhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/industrial-policy-crucial-continued-development-green-steelFri, 06 Mar 2026 08:45:16 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/industrial-policy-crucial-continued-development-green-steelSweden's investments in climate-friendly green steel are a potential driving force for both European competitiveness and energy independence. However, without a sustainable, strategic industrial policy, there is a risk that the technology will instead be commercially exploited in China, according to a new thesis from Lund University in Sweden.Large forest fire emissions are hidden undergroundhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-forest-fire-emissions-are-hidden-undergroundMon, 02 Mar 2026 09:31:13 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-forest-fire-emissions-are-hidden-undergroundResearchers at Lund University have produced the most detailed map of carbon emissions from Swedish forest fires to date. The results show that the largest emissions occur below the ground surface, in peat and organic soils.One‑eyed creature gave rise to our modern eyeshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/one-eyed-creature-gave-rise-our-modern-eyesWed, 25 Feb 2026 10:57:36 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/one-eyed-creature-gave-rise-our-modern-eyesThere is a tiny cyclops among your oldest ancestors, and humans share these remarkable ancestral roots with all other vertebrates. This according to new, surprising research on the evolution of the eye.Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbonhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/recycling-strategies-fungi-can-affect-how-forests-store-carbonFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:22:15 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/recycling-strategies-fungi-can-affect-how-forests-store-carbonSome fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. The results could provide new insights into the carbon cycle and climate.Climate-friendly diet yielded unexpectedly strong nutritional outcomeshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomesThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:38:50 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomesThat eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study from Lund University.Climate anxiety: Advice and misconceptionshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-anxiety-advice-and-misconceptionsWed, 11 Feb 2026 09:54:05 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-anxiety-advice-and-misconceptionsMany people feel anxious about climate change and other trends in the world around us. However, there are constructive ways to cope with one’s emotions. Researcher Marlis Wullenkord sums up the current state of research.Honeybees crowd out bumblebees - even on flower-rich heathlandshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honeybees-crowd-out-bumblebees-even-flower-rich-heathlandsWed, 10 Dec 2025 13:31:46 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honeybees-crowd-out-bumblebees-even-flower-rich-heathlandsWhen the late summer sun falls over Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains, the slopes turn purple with blooming heather. Honeybees are moved to the heathlands for the sought-after heather honey, but their presence affects wild bumblebees.Conference on breaking barriers to climate solutionshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conference-breaking-barriers-climate-solutionsFri, 05 Dec 2025 15:35:38 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conference-breaking-barriers-climate-solutionsClimate solutions exist – so why isn’t more happening? On 9 December, researchers from University of Cambridge and Lund University will gather in Lund and online to try to find answers to how we can accelerate the climate transition.New study challenges the idea of humans as innately nature-lovinghttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-challenges-idea-humans-innately-nature-lovingThu, 04 Dec 2025 10:35:14 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-challenges-idea-humans-innately-nature-lovingNature is a source of well-being and recovery for many people. However, research shows that there is also a growing number of individuals who experience negative emotions, such as fear, discomfort, or even disgust, toward nature. The phenomenon, called biophobia, is now highlighted in a new study from Lund University.New guide on making the biggest climate difference https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-guide-making-biggest-climate-differenceMon, 01 Dec 2025 20:04:37 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-guide-making-biggest-climate-differenceA new interactive guide identifies the most effective actions you can take for the climate. The interest has been so great that the server hosting the guide crashed temporarily. Decision on new grain stuck in the EU’s regulatory system https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decision-new-grain-stuck-eus-regulatory-systemMon, 01 Dec 2025 09:03:11 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decision-new-grain-stuck-eus-regulatory-systemThe EU’s approval process for a novel perennial, eco-friendly grain with the potential to fundamentally change Europe’s agriculture has dragged on for more than six years. This delay, according to researchers at Lund University, is due to an outdated regulatory system. Old air samples hint at effects of climate change https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-air-samples-hint-effects-climate-changeWed, 26 Nov 2025 10:03:42 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-air-samples-hint-effects-climate-changeThrough the DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, researchers at Lund University in Sweden can show that spore dispersal of northern mosses has shifted over the past 35 years. It now starts several weeks earlier, revealing how quickly nature’s calendar can reset in line with a warmer climate.New research: The lifespan of the Öresund Bridge can be doubled https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-lifespan-oresund-bridge-can-be-doubledTue, 25 Nov 2025 15:31:36 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-lifespan-oresund-bridge-can-be-doubledResearchers at Lund University have developed a new framework that can lead to the Öresund Link, thanks to the right maintenance at the right time and smart monitoring, having a total lifespan of 200 years. This is twice as long as envisaged when the bridge was inaugurated 25 years ago.Lund University ranked best in the world in sustainabilityhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-best-world-sustainabilityTue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:08 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-best-world-sustainabilityLund University has climbed to first place in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries and measures how universities contribute to a sustainable future – through research, education, and the way they operate as organisations.Alfa Laval and Lund University strengthen strategic partnershiphttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alfa-laval-and-lund-university-strengthen-strategic-partnershipWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:40:11 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alfa-laval-and-lund-university-strengthen-strategic-partnershipAlfa Laval and Lund University have formalized a new strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration, drive innovation, and address complex global challenges. At the same time, ground breaks for Alfa Lavals upcoming innovation center – a center that will drive the energy transition through, among other things, the development of heat transfer technology and fuel cells.A decade of the Paris Agreement brings progress and setbackshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decade-paris-agreement-brings-progress-and-setbacksMon, 03 Nov 2025 09:06:54 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decade-paris-agreement-brings-progress-and-setbacksTen years have passed since the countries of the world signed the Paris Agreement. Political scientist Fariborz Zelli sums up the surprises – both positive and negative – in climate policy over the past ten years and also looks ahead.Award for environmental pioneer – has a message for academiahttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/award-environmental-pioneer-has-message-academiaWed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:07 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/award-environmental-pioneer-has-message-academiaHenrik Smith has won a major international ecology prize. He is also keen to emphasise the importance of research activity’s interaction with society.21st century flood risk is affected more by policy than climate threatshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/21st-century-flood-risk-affected-more-policy-climate-threatsThu, 02 Oct 2025 09:32:14 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/21st-century-flood-risk-affected-more-policy-climate-threatsMany might assume that we are powerless in the face of ongoing sea-level rise, and that the risk of flooding is inevitable near the coast. However, how governments choose to develop coastal regions is affecting exposure to flooding more than climate threats, according to a new study. The research analyses flood risk scenarios in China’s coastal zone from 2020 all the way until 2100.Secondary forests could be a key factor in climate management – if we protect them in timehttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/secondary-forests-could-be-key-factor-climate-management-if-we-protect-them-timeFri, 26 Sep 2025 09:37:16 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/secondary-forests-could-be-key-factor-climate-management-if-we-protect-them-timeBy analysing over 100,000 field measurements as well as environmental data, an international research team has created maps that show how and when naturally regrowing forests bind most carbon. Solar fuel conundrum nears a solutionhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/solar-fuel-conundrum-nears-solutionTue, 23 Sep 2025 09:24:54 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/solar-fuel-conundrum-nears-solutionSolar energy stored in the form of fuel is something scientists hope could partially replace fossil fuels in the future. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden may have solved a long-standing problem that has hindered the development of sustainable solar fuels. If solar energy can be used more efficiently using iron-based systems, this could pave the way for cheaper solar fuels.Innovative ideas and pioneering solutions from Lund University celebratedhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/innovative-ideas-and-pioneering-solutions-lund-university-celebratedWed, 10 Sep 2025 13:37:04 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/innovative-ideas-and-pioneering-solutions-lund-university-celebratedAn innovative IVF test and a methane detector – these are some of the future innovation stars developed at Lund University. New lithium mines could cut EU imports by halfhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-lithium-mines-could-cut-eu-imports-halfFri, 13 Jun 2025 07:17:07 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-lithium-mines-could-cut-eu-imports-halfThe most important mineral in today's electric car batteries is lithium. China completely dominates the market, with no extraction taking place in Europe. However, a new study shows that there is great potential for European lithium production, which would bring improvements in competitiveness, the climate and security. The study also points out that there are complex international trade dependencies that affect supply and demand.Nocturnal pollinators just as important as their daytime colleagueshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-pollinators-just-important-their-daytime-colleaguesThu, 22 May 2025 11:57:24 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-pollinators-just-important-their-daytime-colleaguesFor over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at night — without reaching a clear conclusion. Now, a major research review from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that nighttime pollinators play just as significant a role as daytime species in 90 percent of the cases studied.A sustainable relationship with time – is it possible?https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sustainable-relationship-time-it-possibleThu, 08 May 2025 11:21:46 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sustainable-relationship-time-it-possibleMany people wish they had more time – but is there a sustainable approach to time? Historian David Larsson Heidenblad, historian shares his best tips.Living on air: Scientists enlist Arctic bacteria to fight climate changehttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/living-air-scientists-enlist-arctic-bacteria-fight-climate-changeThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:53:36 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/living-air-scientists-enlist-arctic-bacteria-fight-climate-changeWhat if we could fight climate change using bacteria that live on air? That’s the vision behind a newly funded international research project led by scientists from Lund University, the University of Tromsø, and Harvard Medical School. With support from the prestigious Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), the team aims to explore how an Arctic microbe that can feed exclusively on methane could become a powerful tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Reduced climate impact of anaesthetic gases – but a worrying trend in middle-income countrieshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/reduced-climate-impact-anaesthetic-gases-worrying-trend-middle-income-countriesThu, 03 Apr 2025 12:31:36 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/reduced-climate-impact-anaesthetic-gases-worrying-trend-middle-income-countriesGases used in anaesthesia are potent greenhouse gases, and their total global impact has not previously been known. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health led by Lund University shows that greenhouse gas emissions from anaesthetic gases have decreased by 27% over the last ten years. By swapping out the anaesthetic gas with the highest climate impact, the climate impact of anaesthetic gases could have been reduced by a further 69%. Surprising number of environmental pollutants in hedgehogshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surprising-number-environmental-pollutants-hedgehogsTue, 01 Apr 2025 08:25:02 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surprising-number-environmental-pollutants-hedgehogsLead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at Lund University in Sweden found when they collected dead hedgehogs to investigate the environmental pollutants found in urban environments. Lakes worldwide are changing colour – possibly due to human impact https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lakes-worldwide-are-changing-colour-possibly-due-human-impactFri, 14 Mar 2025 15:16:18 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lakes-worldwide-are-changing-colour-possibly-due-human-impactOver the last 40 years, the majority of the world’s lakes have changed colour, according to a new study. The research team analysed 32 million satellite observations from over 67,000 lakes. Major changes in the lake ecosystems are thought to be the cause.How can Lund University become a more menopause-friendly workplace?https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplaceWed, 29 Jan 2025 09:42:37 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplaceMost women will experience menopause at some point. Can a workplace make things easier for employees going through menopausal transition?Fermenting seaweed could boost consumptionhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fermenting-seaweed-could-boost-consumptionMon, 20 Jan 2025 11:47:46 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fermenting-seaweed-could-boost-consumptionFermented seaweed? Those who have tried it think it is much tastier than it sounds, and researchers at Lund University in Sweden are now hoping that acidified seaweed, rather than today’s dried version, will signify a major breakthrough for seaweed as a food source. Climate change plans include unrealistic land demands: an area larger than the UShttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-change-plans-include-unrealistic-land-demands-area-larger-usWed, 11 Dec 2024 15:26:44 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-change-plans-include-unrealistic-land-demands-area-larger-usFor the first time, an international team of scientists have calculated the total land area that the countries of the world have included in their individual plans for climate action, known as nationally determined contributions. The results show a big divide between the countries' expected land use and the actual potential of land to mitigate climate change.Lund University to start new UN collaboration focusing on waterhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-start-new-un-collaboration-focusing-waterFri, 22 Nov 2024 09:05:57 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-start-new-un-collaboration-focusing-waterLund University and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) are establishing a joint hub, focusing on water. The initiative will strengthen Lund University’s connection with the UN, and also offer a unique UN track for students.Grazing zooplankton severely impacted by nanoplastic particleshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/grazing-zooplankton-severely-impacted-nanoplastic-particlesThu, 26 Sep 2024 11:20:16 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/grazing-zooplankton-severely-impacted-nanoplastic-particlesResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have studied how nanoplastic affects aquatic organisms in lakes and rivers. The results are surprising and the researchers are the first to show that some species are being wiped out, while others – such as cyanobacteria that contribute to algal blooms – are completely unaffected.Organic farms had doubled plant diversity – but only over timehttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/organic-farms-had-doubled-plant-diversity-only-over-timeMon, 02 Sep 2024 14:08:17 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/organic-farms-had-doubled-plant-diversity-only-over-timeIt takes a long time, up to several decades, before the benefits of organic farming take full effect on land that was previously cultivated conventionally, a new study from Lund University suggests. After thirty years, the plant species richness around the cultivated crop had doubled on organic farms compared to conventional farms. New diseases in tropical Swedenhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-diseases-tropical-swedenSun, 09 Jun 2024 20:14:57 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-diseases-tropical-swedenGlobal warming has meant that diseases such as West Nile fever, NTM infections, and new tick-borne viruses are on their way or have already taken hold in Sweden. People are being affected by new diseases, and challenges for the health system are increasing. Among other things, everything is prepared to start screening blood donors for West Nile fever in Region Skåne in southern Sweden.Lund University climbs in global ranking, wins sustainability awardhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-global-ranking-wins-sustainability-awardTue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:34 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-global-ranking-wins-sustainability-awardLund University has risen to 75th place in the prestigious QS annual ranking. This is an improvement of ten spots on the previous year, placing Lund as the top ranked comprehensive university in Sweden. In addition, the University has been awarded the QS Sustainability Champions Award.Conferences make scientists climate transgressors https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conferences-make-scientists-climate-transgressorsTue, 14 May 2024 10:44:24 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conferences-make-scientists-climate-transgressorsClimate researchers often emphasise the fact that reducing carbon emissions is in everyone’s best interest, and should involve all of us. But how good are they at minimising their own carbon footprint? A new study carried out jointly by Lund University in Sweden and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland shows that some of them use up half their annual carbon allowance in a single week. There are ways to cut these emissions, however, the authors behind the study say.Unique field study shows how climate change affects fire-impacted forestshttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-field-study-shows-how-climate-change-affects-fire-impacted-forestsWed, 17 Apr 2024 10:54:30 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-field-study-shows-how-climate-change-affects-fire-impacted-forestsDuring the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team led from Lund University in Sweden has investigated how climate change affects recently burnt boreal forests and their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.Completely recycled viscose for the first timehttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/completely-recycled-viscose-first-timeWed, 06 Mar 2024 10:01:35 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/completely-recycled-viscose-first-timeAt present, viscose textiles are made of biomass from the forest, and there is no such thing as fully recycled viscose. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now succeeded in making new viscose – from worn-out cotton sheets.Will carbon capture stored in basalt be a climate savior?https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/will-carbon-capture-stored-basalt-be-climate-saviorTue, 27 Feb 2024 12:11:06 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/will-carbon-capture-stored-basalt-be-climate-saviorLéa Lévy, researcher in engineering geology at Lund University, is receiving SEK 5.1 million from the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation to investigate how much hope can be placed in capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air and storing it in the rock basalt.Unique manufacturing method produces more appealing vegan meat https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-manufacturing-method-produces-more-appealing-vegan-meatFri, 16 Feb 2024 11:27:09 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-manufacturing-method-produces-more-appealing-vegan-meatVegan food is often sidestepped due to its rubbery consistency. Food technology researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed a way to make vegan food more appetising by using new combinations of raw materials. So far, the research field for plant-based meat imitations, known as meat analogues, has been very small - but is now set to “explode”. The team at Lund is among those that have published the most research in the world on the topic.