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.

Sustainable Cities and Communities - UN SDG Goal 11 Responsible Consumption and Production - UN SDG Goal 12 Climate Action - UN SDG Goal 13

European Commission takes steps to combat environmental crime 

The European Commission has proposed to strengthen the protection of the environment and combat environmental crime through criminal law.  The Commission has adopted a novel...

Arsenic in wells potentially reflects past pesticide use on orchards

Until the 1950s orchards were heavily fortified with lead arsenate-based pesticides to keep the bugs at bay, and scientists have found that this arsenic...

The Himalayan glaciers are melting at a remarkable rate

The accelerating melting of the Himalayan glaciers threatens the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns. Himalayan glaciers are shrinking The University...

Innovative approach to agricultural precision

A team from UMT CAPTE invented an agricultural image acquisition strategy in order to create a geometrically corrected aerial photograph of entire fields and...

Enzymes that degrade plastics are increasing pollution rates

A study finds that the number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing in correlation with local levels of plastic...

Increased CO2 and reduced Ozone lead to stronger drought resistance

Researchers have discovered that the increasing temperatures, rising levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and reduced Ozone (O3), has contributed towards a stronger drought resistance. Drought...

DOE invests $54m into to small businesses

The US Department of Energy recently announced plans to provide $54m dollars for small businesses, in support of the Biden-Harris Administration commitment.   Small businesses...

Decreasing air pollution linked to significant drop in deaths

Researchers have investigated the link between decreasing vehicle emissions and deaths attributable to air pollution.  The study  Using recent national emissions data, researchers from Harvard Chan...

The worrying impact of sea ice decline on polar bear movement patterns

Due to ever-increasing climate change impacts causing sea ice to melt, polar bears are being forced to travel longer and more hazardous distances to...

E-waste Plastics repurposed for stem cell research

Professor Dalton Tay of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from the School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, led research investigating...

Avalanches are occurring at higher altitudes due to climate change

Research highlights that due to continual climate change effects, avalanches are occurring at higher altitudes due to less snow fall further downslope. Avalanches pose a...

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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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