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

Ethikis Ad Civis: A consumer-first approach to choose sustainable products

Ethikis Ad Civis is designed to champion sustainable products and encourage consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

UK scientists develop new method to track global carbon emissions

UK researchers have developed an accurate new method for measuring global carbon emissions. Discover how this will help meet climate targets.

Improving soil health: How Vineland is protecting Canada’s soil

Advocating for the importance of healthy soil, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre explains its role in the future of food security, conservation and agricultural sustainability.

AMI raises ‘microbiological’ concerns about UK’s Sustainable Farming Incentive

AMI has issued a warning to the UK Government about microbiological considerations in the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Learn more.

Building a fair and resilient food system: How supply chains can weather the unexpected

Ilario Ingravallo, Mission Lead for Reducing Risk for a Fair & Resilient Food System at EIT Food, explains how supply chains can be strengthened to bolster food system resilience.

£1m boost for wildlife and water quality improvements

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat will boost wildlife and biodiversity and support water quality improvements.

Slashing carbon emissions: Can the cost of direct air carbon capture be reduced?

Slashing carbon emissions will be hard to achieve unless ways can be found to reduce the cost of direct air capture technologies.

Why recycling isn’t enough to solve the global plastic pollution crisis

Discover why plastic recycling alone is not enough for the world to kick a harmful addiction and solve the plastic pollution crisis.

TwistR Energy: Pioneering supersonic cryogenic gas processing solutions

TwistR Energy, a pioneer in supersonic cryogenic gas processing, teams up with TriGen Energy to decarbonise the industry.

EU adopts stricter rules on plastic waste exports

The EU has unveiled plans to clamp down on plastic waste exports, introducing stronger regulations for waste shipments.

From flames to floods: Investigating post-fire flooding and effective mitigation strategies

RSS-Hydro discusses the effects of post-wildfire flooding, and what can be done to prepare for and mitigate the impact of those flooding waters.

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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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