Press releases

SGR press releases dating back to 2005 are listed here.

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Shale gas and fracking: examining the evidence

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) have today published a report which reviews current evidence across a number of issues associated with shale gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing (fracking). These include environmental and public health aspects and socio-economic considerations.

Media release, 21 July 2014
 

Children learn about greener technologies and eco-living

Press release, 21 March 2014
 

Total spending on UK nuclear weapons R&D revealed

Press release, 10 February 2014
 

Scientists criticise arms industry sponsorship of Edinburgh science festival

Press release and open letter, 13 December 2013
 

Nobel Physicians Warn Two Billion at Risk from Nuclear Famine

Press release, 10 December 2013

(in association with the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons)
 

Announcing Scientists for Global Responsibility Newsletter 42

Press release, 4 December 2013

 

New SGR report uncovers aggressive focus of UK military research and development

The UK government’s military research and development (R&D) spending is heavily focused on offensive weapons systems, which do not tackle the main threats to our security, says a report out today.

Press release, 30 September 2013
 

Science campaign group moves to eco-village

Scientists for Global Responsibility – a UK campaign group, with about 1000 members – today moved into its new offices at Halton Mill, an eco-renovated former industrial building just outside Lancaster.

Press release, 31 August 2013
 

Announcing Scientists for Global Responsibility Newsletter 41

Bumper 20th anniversary issue published - 11 expert authors provide important and novel analysis of controversial issues in science, design and technology.

Press release, 22 October 2012
 

Announcing Scientists for Global Responsibility Newsletter 40

Press release, 26 October 2011