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

Nanize: PFAS-free durable, and versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass

Nanize patented technology creates durable, functional PFAS-free coatings that are fully cross-linked and covalently bound to the substrate.

TexMat deposit return scheme secures €6m EU funding to transform textile recycling

TexMat launches a EU deposit return scheme to improve textile collection, reuse, and recycling with automated sorting and digital tools.

Europe’s shift to PFAS-free packaging and textiles

ZeroF’s final event showcased PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles. 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.

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Transforming agriculture through synthetic photorespiration

The FutureAgriculture Project explains how a new approach to synthetic photorespiration could help boost agricultural productivity.

The first global salmon producer to invest in land-based salmon farming

Grieg Seafood has become the first global salmon producer to invest in land-based salmon farming following a joint venture.

Future climate-related species extinction could be less severe than previously predicted

Future climate-related species extinction could be less severe than predictions based only on the current trend of global warming.

New research hub to boost the circular economy in the UK

The University of Exeter’s research hub will spearhead efforts to create a sustainable, circular economy in the UK and boost sustainability.

New environmental monitoring initiative to support Vietnamese shrimp and crab aquaculture

Vietnam has launched a new environmental monitoring initiative that will support shrimp and crab aquaculture in mangrove forests.

Poland’s share of EU post-pandemic recovery funds to prioritise sustainability and digital economy

Poland has announced that it will spend 30% of its EU post-pandemic recovery funds on the Green Deal and 25% on the digital economy.

Changes to urban air pollution were smaller than expected during first lockdown

A new study suggests that the changes to urban air pollution during the first COVID-19 lockdown were much smaller than expected.

Audi and KIT collaborate to develop a recycling method for automotive plastics

KIT and Audi are launching a project for the recycling of automotive plastics which aims to increase a circular economy for plastics.

‘One Health’ approach to nasal bacteria could lead to new treatments for bovine respiratory diseases

New research has studied three bacterial species in the noses of young cattle, which could lead to bovine respiratory diseases.

Air pollution has a detrimental effect to the health of Giant Asian honeybees

Researchers have analysed the effects of pollution on one of India’s most important pollinators, the Giant Asian honeybee.

Fish farming competition offers $100,000 for innovative fishmeal and fish oil feed substitutes

A competition, designed to accelerate the development of fishmeal and fish oil substitutes in feeds, is offering its applicants $100,000.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer care for pets, inspired by the close parallels between animal and human cancer

Kyrexa is advancing cancer treatment for companion animals through comparative oncology, with their lead drug rimcazole.

New veterinary medicines regulation reduces animal health burdens

New regulation will change how the VMD assesses and monitors veterinary medicine packaging to ensure proportionate oversight.

The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future

Ceva Animal Health stresses why vaccine development is crucial to tackling the increasing threat of avian influenza.

UK Government announces biggest-ever animal welfare reforms

The UK government's Animal Welfare Strategy sets out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.  

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

Climate adaptation investment key to Europe’s future, warns EEA

EEA urges climate adaptation investments to protect Europe’s economy, infrastructure, and competitiveness from escalating extreme weather.

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.
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