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

Entering the PFAS testing market: What you need to know

Thinking about entering the PFAS market? Explore trends, regulations, and solutions to stay ahead in this evolving applications space.

EU tightens controls on PFAS in drinking water under new monitoring rules

EU introduces harmonised monitoring rules for PFAS in drinking water to protect public health, enforce new limits, and access to safe water.

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.
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

PFAS group chemicals – Search, Capture & Destroy

Puragen’s technology removes and destroys PFAS group chemicals based on activated carbon purification and advanced thermal reactivation.

University of Exeter study highlights importance of Marine Protected Areas

Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas, according to new research.

PFAS in firefighting foams: Understanding the latest regulatory changes

Overview of the latest UK and global regulatory changes on PFAS in firefighting foam, their risks, and the transition to safer alternatives.

The final frontier: Removing ultra-short and short-chain PFAS from complex water streams

Find out how SELPAXT’s innovative surfactant-ligand assisted membrane filtration (SAMF) is transforming the PFAS treatment landscape.

Brazilian brain coral retains high levels of carbon, research finds

The amount of carbon that brain coral produces and retains is equivalent to the carbon emissions from burning 324,000 litres of gasoline.

New Jersey reaches $875m settlement over PFAS contamination with major chemical companies

New Jersey reaches an $875m settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva to address widespread PFAS contamination. Find out more.

Solving certification consistency for bio-based products: Insights from the BioReCer project

Explore how the BioReCer project addresses challenges in sustainability certification, providing consistent standards for bio-based products.

UN begins talks to negotiate global plastic pollution agreement

Negotiations are set to finalise an agreement to tackle plastic waste and its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.

GO-Eco: A graphene oxide breakthrough for PFAS-free food packaging

How a sustainable, scalable nanomaterial is reshaping the future of food-safe packaging. For decades, plastic and PFAS-based coatings have served as the invisible armour in...

New working group launched to support national action under Global Plastics Treaty

New National Planning Working Group launched to help countries implement effective national strategies under the Global Plastics Treaty.

You may be inhaling 68,000 microplastic particles every day

New research reveals that people may inhale over 68,000 fine microplastic particles daily from indoor air, far exceeding previous estimates.

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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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