Media releases

SGR media releases dating back to 2005 are listed here. For media inquiries, email pressoffice@sgr.org.uk or phone 07 941 953 640 (UK contact).

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SGR supports open letter on US museums and the fossil fuel industry

Media release, 24 March 2015

 

Announcing Science4society week 2015

Science4society week is a new collection of science education activities, designed to inspire young people. The project was set up to provide an alternative to activities funded by the arms and fossil fuel industries, such as 'The Big Bang Fair'. Science4society week 2015 runs from 16th to 23rd March.

Media release, 6 March 2015

 

Announcing Scientists for Global Responsibility Newsletter 43

Media release, 27 February 2015
 

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