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

Revolutionising PFAS testing with a portable sensor platform

Verralize enables on-site PFAS analysis and detection at 4 PPT in minutes. Discover more about how the system works here.

At the forefront of PFAS research, from detection to remediation

IVL leads PFAS research through advanced analytics, field-scale testing, and policy engagement, driving practical environmental solutions.

Measuring PFAS in incineration flue gas: From blind spot to breakthrough in method comparison

Explore how flue gas methods now make PFAS emissions measurable and comparable for the first time. Find out more.
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

The role of innovation in achieving the sustainable energy transition

Elena Bou, Innovation Director at EIT InnoEnergy, discusses the role of innovation in achieving the sustainable energy transition.

Water Europe on achieving a water-smart society

Durk Krol of Water Europe discusses the barriers to achieving a water-smart society and how Water Europe is developing the solutions.

Bringing down the barriers to truly sustainable agriculture

Patrick Holden CBE discusses issues such as the Agriculture Bill, Brexit, and the ‘land sharing’ versus ‘land sparing’ debate.

The European battery industry: on track for battery market leadership

RECHARGE outline some of the barriers, and their solutions, to achieving the vision of a prosperous and sustainable economy.

VTT has created new cleaning and manufacturing methods to promote the circular economy of hospital textiles

VTT’s new project has created cleaning and manufacturing methods for hospital textiles in order to further the circular economy.

Light-dependent microalgae to produce climate neutral drop-in biofuels

Researchers led by Aarhus University, Denmark, have enabled the biological synthesis of high-yield production of climate neutral drop-in biofuels.

Eco-friendly antifouling: avoiding the spill of biocides with Finsulate’s wrapping solution

Finsulate prevents this deliberate and unnecessary pollution with its eco-friendly antifouling wrapping solution.

Developing the European offshore wind sector

Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, talks to The Innovation Platform’s Managing Editor Michelle Gordon about how Europe’s offshore wind sector is leading the way for the rest of the world

Whole genome sequencing of herring to minimise overfishing

A team of scientists has characterised 53 herring populations from the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea using whole genome sequencing.

New study reveals new insight into the transmission of parasites in wild and farmed fish

A large research consortium dedicated to studying the transmission of parasites in wild and farmed fish has published its latest results from the Canary...

Biodiversity cold spots could be the ideal environment for rapid diversification

Researchers have identified biodiversity cold spots as the ideal environment for rapid diversification, contradicting previous studies.

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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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