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

PFAS pollution could cost the EU €440bn by 2050, report warns

According to the report, if current levels of PFAS pollution continue unchecked until 2050, the total cost to the EU could reach €440bn.

Harvard study shows reduced PFAS levels in North Atlantic pilot whales

Harvard study finds that, since phaseout efforts began, concentrations of PFAS in North Atlantic pilot whales are more than 60% lower.

Where science meets the soil and the sea to power the bioeconomy

Discover how marine and freshwater biodiversity is powering a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. Click to 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

Waste recycling infrastructure: how to create a circular economy

TOMRA Collection Solutions shows how a circular economy can be accomplished through adapting existing waste recycling infrastructure, viewing plastic as a valuable resource instead...

Waste to energy initiatives: the next step toward a circular economy

Santiago Soria, Waste to Energy project manager at WorleyParsons, explains how waste to energy initiatives work as a solution to plastic waste and reducing...

Making inland ports greener: what can Europe do?

Turi Fiorito, director of the European Federation of Inland Ports, speaks to Innovation News Network about the challenges of making inland ports greener. Ports and...

Sustainable aquaculture: an NGO’s point of view

Good Fish Foundation and Seas at Risk explain the environmentally responsible aquaculture model and highlight the importance of sustainable aquaculture from an NGO perspective. The...

Scottish circular economy to go mainstream

The Scottish circular economy has gone from theory to practice. With international recognition for our successes to date, it’s now time to go to...

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...

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Vetigenics: Advancing precision immunotherapies for companion animals

Discover how Vetigenics integrates scientific expertise with a clear strategic vision to advance precision therapies for companion animals.

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.

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

€6.5m project set to improve air quality across Ireland

PEACE-Air will tackle three major sources of air pollution: solid fuel burning, transport emissions, and agricultural ammonia. Find out more.

Copernicus data shows 11 straight record years as 2025 nears the hottest year ever

Copernicus data show 2025 narrowly missed the hottest year on record, as temperatures crossed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels over 3 years.

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.
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