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

Why is carbon capture, utilisation and storage important?

Find out more about the potential of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies and the challenges that lie ahead.

Researchers develop Machine Learning technology to detect microplastics

Learn how the world's first Machine Learning technology will rapidly and highly sensitively detect microplastics in the field.

Transforming polluting plastics into a circular material

The Technological University of the Shannon is transforming polluting plastics into a resource for circularity in tandem with nature.

New carbon sink models must consider forest degradation and age

Learn why forest degradation must be used to inform predictive carbon sink models to develop effective climate change mitigation strategies.

How better monitoring can aid the fight against nitrate pollution

There is a real need for new testing and analysis methods that can help to highlight how nitrate pollution is damaging our environment.

How do airborne microplastics contribute to climate change?

Learn more about how airborne microplastics circulate in the biosphere and impact biodiversity and climate change.

Government pledges £25m to increase natural flood resilience measures

Discover more about how a project to fund natural flood resilience measures will benefit water quality and biodiversity.

PrimeWater Project: Enhancing advanced Earth observation data through environmental modelling, data assimilation, and Machine Learning techniques

Learn about the PrimeWater Project, which delivers high reliability water quality forecasts for the water industry.

Advocating for the introduction of criminal law for environmental protection

To solve current environmental problems, it is argued that criminal law for environmental protection must be implemented.

Sustainable conversion of CO2 made possible with novel method

Discover the new method that allows for the sustainable conversion of CO2, potentially offering a replacement for current approaches.

How transitioning from nitrogen fertilisers will decarbonise the Netherlands’ food and agriculture industry

EIT InnoEnergy explores how transitioning from nitrogen fertilisers will decarbonise the food and agriculture sector in the Netherlands.

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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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