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

vHive: Championing data-driven innovation to improve animal health

vHive is a strategic partnership which utilises data-driven innovation to enhance animal health outcomes. Find out more.

Transforming PFAS treatment capacity

A wastewater treatment facility in the US has deployed facility integrated PerfluorAd™ for PFAS removal. Discover more here.

PFAS decontamination of fire suppression systems: How to achieve an effective transition

ProDecon® helps firefighting sector safely transition from PFAS-based foams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective decontamination.
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

Genetically engineered wood to revolutionise construction industry sustainability

University of Maryland researchers have genetically engineered wood that has the potential to transform sustainable construction.

UK construction industry’s plastic waste growing 15 times faster than EU

Discover how the UK construction industry's plastic waste has surged 210% every two years, growing 15 times faster than in the EU.

CATCO2NVERS: Creating added-value chemicals from bio-industrial CO2 emissions

The CATCO2NVERS project reduces greenhouse gas emissions through three catalytic processes and transform CO2 emissions into five chemicals.

Combined environmental stressors amplify threats to coastal plants, study finds

A new study suggests that plastic pollution and seawater flooding could alter the growth and reproductive output of coastal plants.

3D concrete printing method could revolutionise sustainable construction

Experts at the University of Virginia have pioneered a new 3D concrete printing method that could transform sustainable construction.

E. coli as a surrogate for water pollution – a modern canary in the coal mine

E. coli and its contribution to water pollution could help improve detection strategies. Discover more here.

Government launches rapid review to meet environmental targets

The Government has announced a rapid review to be completed by the end of the year to deliver legally binding environmental targets.

NASA data captures Earth’s hottest day on record

According to NASA analysis of global daily temperature data, 22 July 2024 was the hottest day on record. Read more here.

How is the UK responding to measures to reduce single-use plastics?

A new OIM study of restrictions on single-use plastics considers how businesses respond to regulations across the UK internal market.

EU launches €126.9m initiative to ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’

The EU has launched 26 new projects, backed by a €126.9m investment, under the ambitious EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters'.

New study tracks air pollution exposure throughout the day

There are significant differences in people’s exposure to air pollution, according to a new study that takes daily mobility into account.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

vHive: Championing data-driven innovation to improve animal health

vHive is a strategic partnership which utilises data-driven innovation to enhance animal health outcomes. Find out more.

Animal health as a sustainability driver for Europe’s food system

AnimalhealthEurope examines how investments in animal health drive sustainability, strengthen food security, and support a greener planet.

Measuring what matters: How on-farm methane monitoring unlocks hidden productivity gains

Agscent’s methane measurement technology is helping beef producers turn emissions data into powerful productivity insights.

Europe urged to treat animal disease prevention as a strategic investment

Europe’s animal sector urges a shift from reactive culling to prevention-first strategies to tackle costly and animal disease outbreaks.

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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