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

vHive: Championing data-driven innovation to improve animal health

vHive is a strategic partnership which utilises data-driven innovation to enhance animal health outcomes. Find out more.

Transforming PFAS treatment capacity

A wastewater treatment facility in the US has deployed facility integrated PerfluorAd™ for PFAS removal. Discover more here.

PFAS decontamination of fire suppression systems: How to achieve an effective transition

ProDecon® helps firefighting sector safely transition from PFAS-based foams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective decontamination.
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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Global CO2 emissions remain at record levels

According to the Global Carbon Project, there is no sign of the urgently needed decrease in CO2 emissions to limit warming to 1.5°C.

Low air pollution levels cause millions of deaths annually

A study by researchers at McGill University suggests that the excess global death toll from low pollution levels stands at 1.5 million.

COP27: UK’s climate adaptation budget tripled to £1.5bn

The PM announced the climate adaptation budget will be tripled to support local forest communities, conservation, and clean energy projects.

Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods

Researchers have discovered that natural pest control methods for sustainable farming are threatened by air pollution.

Scientists unearth the cause of our planet’s first mass extinction event

Read how geologists have uncovered what initiated the Earth's first-ever mass extinction event, which occurred around 550 million years ago.

Can global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases be achieved?

Researchers have questioned whether the world actually has the methods needed to reduce greenhoouse gas emissions.

Highest-ever volcanic plume captured by satellite imagery

The volcanic plume from the Tonga Volcano reached an altitude of 57km, smashing the previous record of 41km.

60% of UK compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate

A study suggests that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully break down in compost bins at home, eventually ending up in our soil.

How will Norway’s proposed 40% aquaculture tax impact the industry?

The Innovation Platform explores the potential impacts of the Norwegian Government's proposed 40% resource rent tax on aquaculture.

How the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ could prevent the safe reuse of wastewater treatments

The presence of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals in treated wastewater could prevent its safe reuse and our long-term health.

Rare type of earthquakes may be more common than previously thought

UCLA Geophysicists have discovered that supershear earthquakes account for around 14% of these natural disasters.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

vHive: Championing data-driven innovation to improve animal health

vHive is a strategic partnership which utilises data-driven innovation to enhance animal health outcomes. Find out more.

Animal health as a sustainability driver for Europe’s food system

AnimalhealthEurope examines how investments in animal health drive sustainability, strengthen food security, and support a greener planet.

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.

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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