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AI weather forecasts can accurately predict the path of major storms

A new study has suggested that AI weather forecasts can produce predictions of similar accuracy faster and cheaper than traditional methods.

PFAS-free coatings for safe and sustainable food packaging and textiles

The ZeroF project is driving a paradigm shift in the food packaging and textiles industries, pioneering PFAS-free coatings. Read more here.

Microplastics transfer toxic chemicals through skin

University of Birmingham research has identified that toxic chemicals can be absorbed through skin contact with microplastics.

Achieving responsible aquaculture together

The Innovation Platform speaks to Global Aquaculture Alliance communication manager Steven Hedlund about the importance of achieving responsible aquaculture throughout the US and across...

Tackling global wildfires with satellite data

The Innovation Platform speaks to Global Forest Watch about the latest in global wildfire research through satellite data, technology and tools. Recent years have been...

Debunking myths about electric vehicles

ChargePoint’s Policy Director UK & Ireland, Tanya Sinclair, speaks to The Innovation Platform about some of the most common myths about electric vehicles. Electric vehicles...

The first comprehensive global database for water-use efficiency

Researchers have compiled the first comprehensive global database for water-use efficiency by assessing the carbon isotope composition of tree rings. Water-use efficiency is essential to...

Animal welfare and ethical responsibility in farming

The Animal Welfare Institute is dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people and seeks better treatment of animals everywhere. Nine billion land animals are...

Tackling problems in the coffee industry

Hanna Neuschwander from World Coffee Research discusses some of the current issues facing the coffee industry. The global coffee crop is increasingly threatened by climate...

Inland ports as innovation hubs

Seemingly unappealing inland ports are being called upon to use traditional modes of transport in innovative and sustainable ways in order the tackle our...

Aquaculture in America: extensive and diverse

U.S. Aquaculture Society speaks to The Innovation Platform about why the US aquaculture industry is growing in several areas and adjusting in others. Aquaculture: the...

Could agriculture offer a solution to climate change?

Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, stresses how agriculture is not in the past, it is in fact a future solution to climate change. Launched in...

Innovating for the future: Amsterdam’s Circular Strategy

Officials in Amsterdam have approved the new Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020-2025 in order to significantly reduce the use of new materials. The key aim of...

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