UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026What causes childhood cancer? This open commentary: ✔️ Summarises the IARC Monographs classifications ✔️ Describes the evidence that contributed to the classifications of automotive gasoline & HCMV ✔️ Lists agents with evidence for an association with childhood cancer 🔗 doi.org/10.14324/111... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Interested in reading more? The authors of the case study have also submitted: Interferences in ambient NO2 concentrations measured in Mexico City using chemiluminescence monitors Available as a #preprint for #OpenPeerRevew: doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 001
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The current ozone challenge requires efforts to understand the physical & chemical processes at the local and regional scales to inform actions that can adjust to changing environmental, social & economic scenarios. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For #WorldOzoneDay2026, read this peer reviewed case study which examines 3 cities with different geography, meteorology, socioeconomic conditions and governance. These cities have succeeded in reducing concentrations of pollutants to protect public health, but not for #ozone. 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026With a focus on a just and equitable water-secure future for people and the planet, #WorldWaterWeek2026 has a strong emphasis on climate justice, equity, and the needs of all people. Our latest blog explores this and much more: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/222 012
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026What is the process of developing your research to inform academic discourse? In this fascinating, personal blog, @rodrigo-barraphd.bsky.social takes us through the process of writing his case study and explores the key messages in his paper. 🔗https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/219/ 021
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 11/08/2026What determines the success of a national green hydrogen strategy? @rodrigo-barraphd.bsky.social uses Chile as a case study to analyse the achievements and limitations of the #NationalGreenHydrogenStrategy strategy as a public policy instrument. 🔗https://doi.org/10.14324/111.444/ucloe.3587 030
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Why publish in UCLOE? In the latest author blog, @limefinishes.bsky.social discusses his paper, Lime finishes: what's the point?, and explains why he chose to publish his research in UCL Open Environment. This fascinating blog is a 2-minute read: 🔗 journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/2... 063
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🧱 #ClimateChange is driving heritage conservation strategies. But should pointing, the preferred repair method for rubble stone buildings, continue to be used in historic buildings? This paper by @limefinishes.bsky.social challenges that conservation approach. 🔗 doi.org/10.14324/111... 031
Reposted by UCL Open EnvironmentDr Tim Meek @limefinishes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Our paper ‘Lime finishes: what's the point? Pressure difference in storm conditions in a changing climate’ is just out and you will find it here journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/articl... My thanks to my coauthors @Kate North, Douglas Moore and Prof Jens-Arne Subke and to @ucloe.bsky.social 2248
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026📣 Invitation to submit “The planet and its people need a multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary effort on city systems to improve Planetary Health.” We invite interdisciplinary research on how city systems can support #PlanetaryHealth in practice. Read the CFP: bit.ly/3PCWqil #DiamondOA 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 29/06/2026How can we bridge the gap between the public perception of climate change and the scientific reality of climate change? This paper looks at the utility of informing young people and the concerned public about the global mean annual near-surface warming. 🔗 doi.org/10.14324/111... 021
Reposted by UCL Open EnvironmentUCL Press Journals @uclpressjournals.bsky.social · 25/06/2026❓What are the impacts of planetary crises on cities, urban communities and the infrastructure that supports them? @ucloe.bsky.social is inviting submissions to its #PlanetaryHealth thematic series, focused on cities and urbanisation. 🔗 Read the CFP: bit.ly/4uDjrAJ #DiamondOA 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026❓ How can city systems be transformed to operate within planetary boundaries while supporting human health? This question shapes our #PlanetaryHealth thematic series. We invite interdisciplinary research spanning environment, health, governance and more. 🔗 Read the CFP: bit.ly/4egjkW0 #DiamondOA 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This fascinating paper differentiates between types of finance that are suitable for other forms of climate action from finance intended specifically to address #LossAndDamage with recommendations for a #ClimateJustice approach to potential applications. doi.org/10.14324/111... 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This study, by Colm O'Shea, Piers Horne and Mark Maslin, presents new evidence of the financial impact of wind generation on the UK energy market, challenging the idea that sustainability, security, and affordability, are always in conflict. doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This highly cited article reviews the key moments in the history of international climate change negotiations and discusses what the key objectives are for future COP meetings. doi.org/10.14324/111... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Attesting to @ucl.ac.uk's leadership in climate research, you can read some of Prof Lisa Vanhala's and Prof Mark Maslin's research published #OpenAccess in UCL Open Environment. Unroll this 🧵 to find out more 👇🏽 111
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Planetary health isn’t shaped by one big decision, it’s shaped by how everyday choices add up. As our editorial notes, cities are shaped by many small decisions. This insight underpins our current #CallForPapers for the #PlanetaryHealth thematic series. 🔗 Read the CFP: bit.ly/4x24sC8 #DiamondOA 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026UCL Open Environment is pleased to announce a 2025 CiteScore of 4.0. Read more about this milestone, hear from the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Prof Aiduan Borrion, and find out what your peers are reading from our list of top cited articles: 🔗 journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/2... 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 15/06/2026As attention to energy transition is focused on #WindEnergy this #GlobalWindDay, we're highlighting this article on the #preprint server. Preprints are available for open peer review. If you are interested in providing a review of this paper, please get in touch. 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 15/06/2026This study, by Colm O'Shea, Piers Horne and Mark Maslin, presents new evidence of the financial impact of wind generation on the UK energy market, challenging the idea that sustainability, security, and affordability, are always in conflict. doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Why do authors choose to publish in UCL Open Environment? In this blog, author Joffrey Doma discusses the research in his recently published article, Floating at COP30, and explains why he chose to publish with UCL Open Environment. 🔗 journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/2... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026❓ Is your research exploring how decisions in cities shape planetary health? Our #PlanetaryHealth thematic collection welcomes interdisciplinary research that reflects how urban systems function in practice. 🔗 Read the CFP: bit.ly/4nXxtKW #DiamondOA 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Harmful algal blooms cause a variety of human intoxications in communities who rely on the marine ecosystem for sustenance. This preprint aims to map data collection mechanisms, hotspots, and inter-organizational data flows concerning HAB related health outcomes: doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Coastal communities are some of the most vulnerable in regard to the impacts of climate change. This paper presents an assessment of perceived climate changes and investigates their impact on food security. Read more here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Understanding coastal communities’ awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact is essential in developing effective risk communication tools and mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability of these communities. Read more here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Every day is #WorldOceanDay at UCL Open Environment, but today we're drawing on the human health implications for strengthened marine protection. These papers highlight the vulnerability of coastal communities to the impacts of climate change. 🧵 121
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 02/06/2026🌆 Planetary health is shaped in our cities. We’re inviting submissions to our #PlanetaryHealth thematic collection, focusing on cities and urbanisation. We welcome #InterdisciplinaryResearch across environment, health, infrastructure and governance. 🔗 Read the CFP: bit.ly/4uKAVLK #DiamondOA 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026You can access previous versions of this paper, including the peer review reports that contributed to the final publication from the article page. UCLOE operates a 2-stage model combining #preprints & #OpenPeerReview to support a fair and open review process enhancing trust in published research. 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026🚪 New publication! 🔊 🔉🔇 This study investigates the sound insulation performance of plenum doors in the interest of achieving a balance between natural ventilation and sound insulation. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 131
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Read more from the series here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/collec... 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026This paper reports on travel emissions to Belém, highlights the paradox of housing delegates on carbon-intensive cruise ships, and the contradictions of not catering to civil society organisations. Part of the UCLOE COP series, read this paper online: doi.org/10.14324/111... 100
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026🚢 New publication! Aviation is the largest contributor to emissions from summits, but #COP30 in Belém, and the use of cruise ships, introduced a new layer of emissions associated with the infrastructure required to sustain a mega-COP. doi.org/10.14324/111... 121
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Highlighting the necessity to understand food security in low–middle-income countries regarding climate change, the authors recommend measures for the local & national agenda to mitigate risks. You can read this paper, all previous versions and peer review reports here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 12/05/2026How is climate change perceived amongst coastal communities in the Philippines? This paper provides valuable insights into the perceptions of climate change and its impacts on food security in coastal communities. You can read this paper and all peer review reports here: doi.org/10.14324/111... 131
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026📢New paper!📢 How should the #LossAndDamage fund be applied to address different sustainable development issues? Part of the UCLOE series on #COP, this fascinating paper proposes 4 guiding principles towards a high-functioning #LossAndDamageFund doi.org/10.14324/111... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026UCL Open Environment is at the @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social Symposium today. If you're attending please stop by our table where you can learn more about the journal and our current call for papers on Planetary Health. Or, check it out online here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/collec... 031
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Research has a central role to play in addressing planetary health. This blog explores our editorial and why research is critical in facing the triple planetary crises: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/1... Read about the Planetary Health collection here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/collec... 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026To what extent can the biophysical world continue to provide the resources required to maintain human health? This recently published editorial provides the framework to discuss planetary health through an urban lens. Read the full editorial: doi.org/10.14324/111... 021
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🔔 Our UCL Open Environment diamond OA journal survey is still open! Don’t miss the chance to share your views and help shape the future of our #openaccess non-commercial journal. ⏱️ < 10 minutes 👉 Complete the survey: bit.ly/4rxVdqg #AcademicPublishing 011
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026As a @uclpress.bsky.social #DiamondOpenAccess journal – free to publish, free to read & community owned – we believe that open access only matters if it is accessible to all. Only by sharing research openly (for all) enables its widest impact & maximises benefits to humanity. Read more below 👇 022
Reposted by UCL Open EnvironmentUCL Press Journals @uclpressjournals.bsky.social · 09/02/2026🔓 #OpenAccess is now expected, but the hardest questions remain. Who pays? And what does “sustainable” really mean? In a new blog series, we share insight from our experience of #DiamondOpenAccess and the debates shaping its future. Read the blog post: bit.ly/3Ztm76b #ScholarlyPublishing 053
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Help shape the future of UCL Open Environment, a diamond OA journal 🌍 Take our short survey on journal awareness and what influences where researchers publish, even if you haven’t published with us. ⏱️ < 10 minutes 🎁 Win 1 of 5 £10 Amazon gift cards 👉 Take part: bit.ly/3MtwPXo #OpenAccess 012
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Catch up on the most influential #EnvironmentalResearch published in UCL Open Environment with these articles featured in UCL Press Journals’ ‘Highly Cited in 2025’ collection. 🌍 Read high-impact articles shaping the conversation around #sustainability here: bit.ly/3ZCi8Ej 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Fantastic news! A great initiative. Everyone at UCL Open Environment is delighted to be part of the @ojcollective.bsky.social and to champion #DiamondOpenAccess = community‑owned, with no fees for authors or readers. 021
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Preprint on the UCLOE preprint server: Perceived Climate Change Impacts on Food Security in Coastal Communities of Puerto Princesa City, Philippines This research presents an assessment of perceived climate changes and investigates their impact on food security. doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 000
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 26/11/2025New preprint on the UCLOE preprint server, and available for open peer review: Mapping the landscape of data sources for diseases caused by harmful algal blooms in Southeast Asia: a systematic scoping review on the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia doi.org/10.14324/ucl... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 04/11/2025This paper examines three different cities that have succeeded in reducing concentrations of many pollutants, but not for ozone. The current ozone challenge requires greater efforts to inform actions that can adjust to changing environmental, social and economic scenarios: doi.org/10.14324/111... 010
UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Key findings: £14.2B saved via lower electricity prices £133.3B saved via reduced natural gas prices £43.2B in subsidies offset → Net consumer savings: £104.3B 🔗 Full paper: doi.org/10.14324/ucl... #WindEnergy #UKEnergy #Sustainability #CleanPower #AcademicResearch #NetZero #EnergyPolicydoi.orgModelling the long-term financial benefits of UK investment in wind energy generationThis study presents new evidence of the financial impact of wind generation on the UK energy market, challenging the idea that sustainability, security, and affordability, are always in conflict. From... 021