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

Research into soil microbiome illuminates global carbon cycle

According to a new study from researchers at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna, warmer soils result in soil microbiome diversity.

Innovative molecular tools for tracking microbial inoculants in soil

Researchers from CREA have developed an aptamer-based technology to track the fate of microbial inoculants used in agriculture. Read more.

The importance of innovation in providing solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges

Innovation in new geospatial technology is working to overcome sustainability challenges. Discover more here.

Maintaining waste management through effective communications

Learn more about the disposable vape ban and its wider implications on best practice, sustainable waste management.

Government announces major innovation boost for British farming

The Prime Minister announced a £220m package of funding for technology and innovation to protect British farming for centuries to come.

Plastics industry lied to consumers for decades about plastic recycling, says CCI report

Big oil and plastic producers have lied for over 30 years that plastic recycling is feasible, says a damning report from the CCI.

New research reduces the use of nitrogen in agriculture

New research from the VIB-UGent Centre for Plant Systems Biology has reduced nitrogen in agriculture by targeting microogranisms in soil.

EIT InnoEnergy invests in innovative start-up Carbon Centrum

EIT InnoEnergy has announced its investment in Carbon Centrum, an innovative start-up for the energy transition. Read more here.

Digital Dairy Chain: Advancing digital farming in the UK

Discover how digital farming innovation like the Digital Dairy Chain will ensure the farming sector remains profitable and sustainable.

Generative AI revolutionises metal-organic framework materials discovery for carbon capture

Argonne scientists are employing AI techniques to develop novel metal-organic frameworks for carbon capture technologies.

University of Portsmouth to receive £11.2m to reduce plastic waste in the UK

The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation will use the funding to lead the Preventing Plastic Pollution with Engineering Biology Mission Hub to support the UK transition to a circular plastics economy.

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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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