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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

New self-watering soil pulls water from the air to distribute to plants

Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, have created a self-watering soil that can pull water from the air and distribute it...

Fostering innovation in the field of sustainable development

Professor Frédéric Pichelin, the Head of Institute for Materials and Wood Technology at Bern University of Applied Sciences, outlines how the recently-launched Timber Startup...

Addressing desertification in the Sahel

CNRS’s Deborah Goffner spoke to The Innovation Platform’s International Editor, Clifford Holt, about how desertification in the Sahel is being addressed. The impacts of climate...

2°C rise in global temperatures could release billions of tonnes of carbon

A new study led by the University of Exeter, UK, suggests that a 2°C rise in global temperatures would release billions of tonnes of...

New transparent solar cell to harness ultraviolet light

Scientists in South Korea have presented an innovative design for the development of a high-power transparent solar cell. As published in Nano Energy, the researchers...

Minister announces that aquaculture in Peru could protect the economy

The Minister of Production in Peru, José Salardi, has announced that aquaculture in Peru could offer support to areas with fewer economic resources. This statement...

Scientists manufacture Parkinson’s drug using the shells of crustaceans

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel method of turning the shells of crustaceans into drugs to treat Parkinson’s...

Using AI to monitor coral reefs

Researchers from the Arizona State University, USA, have generated a global coral reef extent map using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model capable of predicting...

A new model for meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement

A new paper published in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy describes a model to predict what is required of the solar industry to...

Adding alkali metals to flexible solar cells can improve efficiency

Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, have discovered that introducing alkali metals into crystals of thin-film flexible solar...

Preparing for the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System

In preparation for the launch of the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System, the BioMonitor project participated in this year’s Community of Practice Workshop hosted by...

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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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