In the UK, transport accounts for a third of emissions. Electric vehicles are seen a key to reducing this figure with the EU setting a target of 30 million electric vehicles by 2030. But the efficient recycling of lithium batteries is yet to be perfected. Emma Keeling meets Dr Dan Reed who heads the University of Birmingham's Relib lab which is focused on developing safe, economic and environmentally sound recycling routes.

Fungus is rarely regarded as the householder's friend – but scientists are harnessing its properties to help save money... and save the planet. On this week's episode of RAZOR, Emma Keeling meets the innovative biomanufacturing firm Biohm.


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