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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A bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants inhibits destructive plant pathogens

Researchers have demonstrated how a specific bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants effectively inhibits destructive plant pathogens.

European aquaculture studies lead to creation of cost-reducing automatic fish feeding system

A collection of European aquaculture studies has resulted in the development of a new automatic fish feeding system.

Using technology to improve the performance of timber

Gordon Ewbank discusses the benefits of building with timber and how technology is being used to improve the material’s performance.

Putting an end to marine plastic pollution

Joao Sousa spoke to International Editor Clifford Holt about the problem of marine plastic pollution and some of the potential solutions.

New transparent solar cell could increase the adoption of renewable energy

A team of researchers, based in Korea, have developed a transparent solar cell using titanium dioxide and nickel oxide.

Sudden stratospheric warming above the North Pole could lead to catastrophic weather events in the coming weeks

A research project suggests that sudden stratospheric warming will occur this week, resulting in snowstorms and catastrophic weather events.

Protecting the aquaculture sector

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers speaks about safeguarding the aquaculture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation in the construction industry

The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre is driving transformational change across the construction industry

Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture could become an urgent crisis by 2030

According to Daniel Schar of the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture is a growing cause for concern.

New catalyst process can help researchers efficiently recycle polyolefinic plastics

Researchers have developed a catalyst process to recycle polyolefinic plastics, which are found in a wide variety of materials.

Improved simulations of arctic sea ice could help protect the environment

Researchers evaluated arctic sea ice simulations to improve the prediction of the ice in different seasons.

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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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