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

Pioneering the future of PFAS destruction

From innovation to implementation, PFASuiki is pioneering a new approach to eliminating ‘forever chemicals’. Find out more.

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.
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.

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PM to call for ‘era of climate action’ at COP28 Summit

The Prime Minister will stress the need for innovative climate action to meet the challenge of rising global temperatures at the COP28 Summit.

Sustainable technologies to be developed to fight key industry challenges

Learn about the University of York's development of sustainable technologies for healthcare, agriculture, and wastewater treatment.

Accuracy of global water models tested by new research

A University of Nottingham study has tested the quality of global water models in collaboration with other international partners.

Verifying carbon capture in concrete

Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University in Japan have developed a method to confirm carbon capture in concrete.

How agriculture drones can enhance production

Discover how agriculture drones revolutionise farming, boosting productivity and efficiency. Unearth the future of agriculture.

Unlocking the green potential: Transforming industrial CO2 into acetone with carbon capture and utilisation technology

PYROCO2 is developing carbon capture and utilisation technology for climate-positive solutions in European chemical production.

The importance of a smart waste management system

Upgrading to smart waste management systems can create cleaner, greener and more spacious urban environments.

The NENU2PHAR project is developing sustainable packaging plastics from aquatic origin

The NENU2PHAR project develops commercial packaging applications made of PHA bioplastic originating from microalgae.

Plastic waste management: Working towards a sustainable future

The European Commission is determined to address the challenge of plastic waste with a comprehensive strategy. Learn more here.

Waste2Fresh project: An innovative solution for the textile manufacturing industry to reduce water contamination and scarcity

Waste2Fresh is a project that is utilising multiple innovations to solve the problems of denim wastewater contamination worldwide.

The bioeconomy: A realistic opportunity to make a major contribution to creating a sustainable circular economy

Learn about the importance of the bioeconomy, and how bio-based materials can help us along the path to net zero.

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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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