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

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.

The scale of Australia’s PFAS chemicals in drinking water challenge

Friends of the Earth Australia summarise the current state of the PFAS challenge in Australia and measures to combat it.

Closing the loop on PFAS: Norit’s global activated carbon solutions for a safer future

Norit discusses the current PFAS regulatory landscape and the scientific factors influencing PFAS adsorption on activated carbon.
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

Marine Protected Areas: why bother?

Innovation News Network speaks to Jean-Luc Solandt of the Marine Conservation Society about the importance of having well-managed Marine Protected Areas. We live on one...

The BSI’s circular standard: how businesses can adopt circular policies

Innovation News Network speaks to David Fatscher from BSI about their new circular standard, giving advice to businesses wanting to become part of the...

Airborne inspection and quality assurance

The standard inspection method for quality assurance of the exterior surfaces of wind turbines is to employ people trained as rope access or industrial...

Marine energy efficiency: prioritising the energy audit

The principle of energy efficiency has been around for a long time and is widely deployed - basic energy efficiency awareness can achieve savings...

Maritime bridge tech leaders launch new innovations

Hatteland Display AS are one of the market leaders in maritime bridge displays. They released their new and improved technology at SMM Hamburg 2018. As...

Phytoponics: hydroponic technology for sustainable agriculture

Phytoponics have created a high quality hydroponic system, costing significantly less than traditional designs – their technology has the potential to meet global food...

Will Brexit affect the EU meat trade industry?

Many of the agricultural products imported and exported within Europe are covered by the Single Common Market Organisation, which provides market instruments to stabilise...

The circular economy concept, explained

The term "circular economy" is being used more and more frequently within the manufacture and construction industries as well as various other business sectors....

The European Environmental Bureau is pursuing a circular economy

Stephane Arditi from the European Environmental Bureau spoke to Innovation News Network about the instruments that can be used to promote a circular mode...

What’s next for Portugal after the 2020 sustainability programme?

Innovation News Network speaks to João Pedro Matos Fernandes, the Environment Minister for Portugal about policies and plans after the Portugal 2020 sustainability programme. The...

Disrupting the status quo: producer responsibility and the circular economy

Linda Grieder of RethinkResource explains how the company’s Circado platform, which allows the convenient exchange of production side streams, could help producers deliver on...

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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

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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