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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

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

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...

Progress towards the Paris Agreement climate targets

Innovation News Network carries the comments of the European Climate Action Commissioner, Miguel Arias Cañete, at the EU for Talanoa conference, where he discussed...

How can the EU adopt a circular economy approach to plastics?

Antonino Furfari from Plastics Recyclers Europe highlights the key challenges to be overcome in order to make all plastics fit into the EU’s circular...

Integrated farm management: transforming sustainability in agriculture

Martijn Buijsse from the European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture talks about European sustainable agriculture and how ‘integrated farm management’ could help to...

How viable is carbon capture, utilisation and storage for climate mitigation?

Carbon dioxide emissions need to be curbed if countries are to meet their Paris Climate Agreement commitments. Christoph Beuttler from Climeworks talks to Innovation...

Sustainable building products: the factors to consider

James Brueton of Envirobuild speaks to Innovation News Network about sustainable building products and how legislation and cost will be the main driving force...

Sea Machines Robotics: paving the way for a new era of maritime

Sea Machines Robotics is retooling the marine industry with autonomous technology, one vessel at a time. Although 77% of the planet is covered in water...

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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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