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

Fermilab and Proficio launch water treatment system to combat PFAS

Fermilab and Proficio Consultancy develop water treatment system to safely eliminate PFAS contamination using electron beam technology.

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.
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 can the wine sector work towards ‘farm to fork’ goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

The wine sector must have a bigger role in how vineyards and wineries reach EU goals regarding the reduction of GHG. Read more here.

The CHASS project: Using Cu-CHA catalysts to improve the environmental impact of diesel vehicles

The CHASS project aims to improve the lifetime and efficiency of Cu-CHA catalysts for nitrogen oxides removal in freight transport.

Solar-driven methods could be the key to solving oil pollution

Researchers in China have now proposed a brand new concept for clearing oil pollution using solar thermal energy. Read more here.

How geospatial technologies aid in effective disaster management

Learn how Geospatial technologies can revolutionise every stage of disaster management, from preparedness to recovery.

US advances marine carbon dioxide removal technologies with $36m funding

The US will fund $36m for 11 projects across 11 states to develop marine carbon dioxide removal capture and storage technologies.

Increasing climate resilience through visualisation

Learn more about how RSS-Hydro is using the power of visualisation for mitigating risks and increasing climate resilience.

Urgent action is needed to tackle the plastic recycling ‘postcode lottery’

Find out how implementing a new plastic recycling system in the United Kingdom could improve participation rates. 

The significance of measuring climate actions in the battle to net zero

Learn about the importance of quantifying and measuring climate actions in the transition towards clean energy.

Redistributing nitrogen fertiliser levels could lead to more sustainable agriculture

Researchers have modelled the effect of a worldwide redistribution of nitrogen fertiliser use. Read more here.

The potential impact of scaling back on climate targets

Businesses scaling back their climate targets will cause high levels of carbon emissions and hinder the path to net zero. Read more here.

Changes in hurricane activity caused by climate change

Changes in hurricane activity are caused by earlier warmer oceanic conditions due to climate change.

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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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