Environment News

The latest environment news looking at developments in the world of agriculture and aquaculture, along with the management of plastic waste, pollution and climate modelling

Five years of progress: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s Progress Report 2024

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste discusses its 2024 Progress Report and the evolving focus set out by its Strategy 2030.

Cracking the PFAS code: AI and FMDs illuminate the hidden supply chain

Source Intelligence discusses AI-powered full material declarations (FMDs) and their potential in PFAS detection and elimination.

Stopping PFAS at the source: Permeable adsorption barriers and phytoremediation

Controlling PFAS at the source (upstream) can be more effective and sustainable than relying solely on downstream strategies.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest Environment news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 11, Goal 12, and Goal 13.

Sustainable Cities and Communities - UN SDG Goal 11 Responsible Consumption and Production - UN SDG Goal 12 Climate Action - UN SDG Goal 13

Cell-based fish from a bioreactor: a novel alternative to fishing

Scientists at Bluu Biosciences are developing a method of growing cell-based fish, which could offer a sustainable alternative to fishing.

Mangroves endangered by low functional diversity of invertebrates

Marine ecologists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that mangroves may be at risk by the low functional diversity of invertebrates.

£40m in funding for boosting green jobs and nature recovery in the UK

Projects have received a total of £40m in grants to facilitate 2,500 green jobs, plant nearly one million trees and boost the UK's nature recovery.

The impact of transport automation on sustainability efforts

Discussing the wider implications of transport automation on factors such as infrastructure development and human and environmental impact.

Monitoring ocean environments with microsensor technologies

Monitoring Earth’s oceans will soon be attainable with the development of groundbreaking microsensor technologies from TechOceanS.

Guaranteeing fish-friendly hydro power with the Free Flow turbine

The Free Flow turbine harvests sustainable hydro power from tidal and river current in a fish-friendly and highly efficient manner.

Mitigating destruction of tropical rainforests with new tracking system

Scientists have developed an innovative tracking system that can monitor and mitigate dangers posed to tropical rainforests worldwide.

Lithium hydroxide for the European battery industry

How AMG Lithium will contribute to securing a sustainable supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide for the emerging European battery industry

Ensuring fish welfare in the aquaculture industry with SeaNest

SeaNest is a unique habitat for cleaner fish, ensuring their safety and health as they work to protect our salmon from parasitic sea lice.

Transforming the landscape of hydrogen energy production

Clean hydrogen energy may soon be realised on a global scale as researchers have designed an innovative solar-powered method to harness it.

Driving the UK’s green transition with electric vehicles

Ella Pumford, Content Manager at St. Modwen Homes, discusses the electric vehicle revolution and how our homes are driving the green transition.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Measuring what matters: How on-farm methane monitoring unlocks hidden productivity gains

Agscent’s methane measurement technology is helping beef producers turn emissions data into powerful productivity insights.

Europe urged to treat animal disease prevention as a strategic investment

Europe’s animal sector urges a shift from reactive culling to prevention-first strategies to tackle costly and animal disease outbreaks.

UK achieves record low sales of veterinary antibiotics

UK sales of veterinary antibiotics hit a record low, reflecting a decade of progress in reducing antimicrobial resistance.

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer treatment for pets through cutting-edge technology

Kyrexa introduces the innovative pet cancer treatment born out of an unexpected discovery. Learn more here.

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

Turning undersea cables into a global natural hazard and environmental monitoring system

Researchers are exploring how undersea cables for communication can double up as environmental and seismic sensors.

Space dust could be the key to monitoring Arctic sea ice changes

University of Washington study reveals that tracking where cosmic dust has fallen can provide insight into Arctic sea ice coverage changes.

Antarctic Sea ice emerges as key predictor of accelerated global warming

A new study has provided a critical and previously underestimated connection between Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and global warming.

Saving lives from space: How Earth observation satellites aid disaster response

Earth observation has become essential in disaster response by providing real-time data that enhances situational awareness.
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