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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The battery industry responds to the European Commission’s new battery regulations

EUROBAT underlines three essential points in its response to the European Commission’s new battery regulations.

A Scottish aquaculture startup wins contract to support alternative protein trials

SalmoSiman has secured its first commercial contract with Calysta, supporting trials for a sustainable alternative protein source.

Innovation in maintaining the welfare of cleaner fish

SeaNest’s Trond Marøy and Espen Øvreeide discuss how they have optimised the habitat of cleaner fish to enhance their health and wellbeing

Transforming ocean plastic waste into a sustainable material

Tide Ocean transforms ocean plastic waste into an award-winning, sustainable raw material, providing a circular solution to the plastic world that has a significant...

European Commission proposes the modernisation of EU legislation on batteries

The Commission has proposed the revaluation and modernisation of EU legislation on batteries, addressing the issues related to batteries.

New hydrogen gas sensor uses nanometre-thin 2D sheets of zinc oxide to alert producers of dangerous leaks

Scientists have developed a novel hydrogen gas sensor that uses nanometre-thin 2D sheets of zinc oxide filled with nanometre-size holes.

Meeting global nutrition needs through responsible aquaculture

Aquaculture has a huge role to play in feeding the ever-increasing global population and technology is key to improving productivity while maintaining high welfare...

Scientists have developed a new method of treating sewage using a new strain of bacterium

A team of researchers has developed a new method of treating sewage that is much simpler, cheaper, and greener than existing methods.

Wood protection technology draws inspiration from Nature

Herje Boström, Founder of Sioo Wood Protection AB, outlines his Nature-inspired wood protection technology and some of its varied applications, from decks and docks...

New plant nanobionic optical sensor that can detect and monitor levels of arsenic in the environment

Scientists have engineered a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can detect and monitor levels of arsenic in the environment.

New research identifies ‘megatrends’ affecting forests

Researchers from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale ‘megatrends’ that are likely to have a large impact on forests and forest communities over the coming decade

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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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