£42m funding to ensure health is central to net zero strategies

HEARTH one of seven new transdisciplinary research hubs funded to explore ways to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero also protects and promotes physical and mental health.

The hubs are funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Each hub will receive up to £6 million to deliver high impact research focused on reducing health inequalities.

They will also undertake research into developing a standardised way to measure the trade-offs and unintended consequences as part of these measures.

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