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

How urban planning and infrastructure design can mitigate flood risks in cities

Discover how strategic urban planning and infrastructure design can protect our cities from the escalating flood risks.

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics

The upPE-T project investigates how the degradation of plastic packaging waste can be used to manufacture PHBV for biodegradable packaging.

Tara gum to be used as an alternative to plastic

Tara gum has the potential as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in the food and drug industries.

Greenpeace launches the ‘The Big Plastic Count’ 2024 to tackle UK plastic waste

Greenpeace has announced The Big Plastic Count for 2024, a week-long initiative to combat household plastic waste in the UK.

Bottled water found to harbour hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics per litre

New research has revealed that a single litre of bottled water can contain an average of 240,000 nanoplastics.

Steps to scale up urban agriculture outlined in new framework

In a new paper, a group of experts have explored the benefits and downsides of urban agriculture and outlined a framework for scaling it up.

Dublin named 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism

Dublin City Council has launched its designation as the European Capital of Smart Tourism.

How far can microplastic fibres travel?

A new study has determined how far microplastic fibres travel in the atmosphere depends on particle shape. Read more here.

Ongoing January flooding in England creates devastating impacts

Significant river flooding in England is expected to continue today, with minor impacts expected until Wednesday. Read more here.

Connective technologies to bring forth the next agricultural revolution

Smart and connective technologies such as Artificial Intelligence need to be fully explored to ensure food security for the growing global population.

The energy transition in hot and arid countries is vital for global climate targets

Dr Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director at the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future at the Qatar Foundation, explains that the energy transition in hot and arid countries is a pressing matter if global net zero goals are to be met. 

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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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