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

Five years of progress: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s Progress Report 2024

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste discusses its 2024 Progress Report and the evolving focus set out by its Strategy 2030.

Cracking the PFAS code: AI and FMDs illuminate the hidden supply chain

Source Intelligence discusses AI-powered full material declarations (FMDs) and their potential in PFAS detection and elimination.

Stopping PFAS at the source: Permeable adsorption barriers and phytoremediation

Controlling PFAS at the source (upstream) can be more effective and sustainable than relying solely on downstream strategies.
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

Utilising the potential of citizen science to tackle marine litter

Volunteer clean-ups have resulted in almost nine tonnes of marine litter being cleared from beaches across the Seychelles. Read more here.

Most countries struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, research reveals

19 out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate pledges set 15 years ago, according to a new study. Find out more.

New research shows green wastewater infrastructure could significantly reduce emissions

Researchers have shown a transition to green wastewater treatment approaches in the US that leverages the potential of carbon financing.

Hydrogel breakthrough removes microplastic pollution from water

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed an innovative hydrogel that removes microplastic pollution from water.

Food security in developed countries resilient to climate change

A University of Southampton study has found that despite extreme weather conditions, food security has remained robust in the US.

London Climate Technology Show 2024 returns to ExCeL London

The highly anticipated third edition of the London Climate Technology show will return to ExCeL London from 27 to 28 November 2024.

Cloud engineering effective for climate cooling, says University of Birmingham

A new University of Birmingham study has demonstrated the effectiveness of cloud engineering as a potential tool for climate cooling.

Kobe University engineers bacteria to manufacture green plastic

Discover how experts at Kobe University in Japan have pioneered an innovative method to produce green plastic.

How will climate change impact food production?

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy have developed a new method for predicting the financial impacts climate change will have on food production.

European climate risks have reached critical levels, says EEA

A report from the European Environment Agency warns that various climate risks across Europe have reached critical levels.

11 million tonnes of plastic pollution on ocean floor, says CSIRO

New research from CSIRO alarmingly suggests that there are around 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution on the ocean floor.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

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.

UK achieves record low sales of veterinary antibiotics

UK sales of veterinary antibiotics hit a record low, reflecting a decade of progress in reducing antimicrobial resistance.

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer treatment for pets through cutting-edge technology

Kyrexa introduces the innovative pet cancer treatment born out of an unexpected discovery. Learn more here.

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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