Integrated mineral carbonation: Decarbonising Western Australia

A research team from Curtin University is pioneering decarbonisation in Western Australia through integrated mineral carbonation. Bill Johnston, MLA, Mines and Petroleum Minister, announced on...

Advancing waste heat recovery in Portugal for a greener future

The European project, EMB3Rs, is discovering new ways to achieve industrial waste heat recovery in Portugal to raise energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and...

New approach revealed to reduce EV battery testing time by 75%

Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have emphasised that testing the longevity of new electric vehicle battery designs could be four times faster...

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Water quality monitoring and forecasting with UNDERSEE

UNDERSEE offers innovative water quality data monitoring and forecasting technology, enabling aquaculture operators to avert the spread of disease and harmful algae bloom. Aquaculture is one of the more sustainable means of meeting the world’s demand for high quality protein...

Indoor air quality: how technology can help us breathe

Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the health implications of poor indoor air quality and the emergence of purifying technology. Air pollution causes more than three million deaths annually and globally. The Harvard School of Public Health has linked poor air...

Bisphenol A: is there a safer alternative?

Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the risks posed by the near-ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A and potential regulatory solutions. Bank receipts, credit card slips, logistics labels and containers to pack and store food and drink all have something in common: bisphenol...

VinylPlus Sustainability Forum explores plastic and the circular economy

The 2019 VinylPlus Sustainability Forum heard how recycling is a key part of VinylPlus’ Voluntary Commitment to sustainability. VinylPlus, the Voluntary Commitment of the European PVC industry, recycled nearly 740,000 tonnes of PVC in 2018, a 15.6% increase from 2017....

Future of shipping: Europe’s ports can keep a competitive edge

Magda Kopczynska, Director for Waterborne Transport at European Commission, speaks about the future of shipping. At the annual European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) conference – this year held in Livorno, Italy – some of the main themes included the digitalisation...

Aquaculture in Europe: an economic overview

Aquaculture in Europe has a huge potential for growth as a relatively young industry, say economists Jordi Guillen and Natacha Carvalho. Global aquaculture production (including aquatic plants) reached 112 million tonnes in 2017, with a first-sale value estimated at €221bn,...

Biodiversity loss: one million species threatened with extinction

With one million species facing the threat of extinction, the WWF explains how the EU can mitigate biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is in crisis. This catastrophic loss of our planet's natural resources threatens our very survival. Biodiversity is not just nice...

Butterfly data can inform Europe’s environmental policy

Butterflies and moths are vital indicators of the health of Europe’s biodiversity and a new project is helping to get a clear picture of butterfly data across the continent. Insects underpin the entire ecosystem, as well as playing a vital...

Heat flux sensors to advance thermal management of lithium-ion cells

Dr. Carlos Ziebert, head of the Calorimeter Center at the Institute of Applied Materials - Applied Materials Physics, outlines how heat flux sensors can help in advancing thermal management of cells. Established in 2011, the Calorimeter Center at the Karlsruhe...

Brexit and ports: a potential game changer

The Chief Executive of the British Ports Association calls for the UK to provide pro-investment transport strategies after Brexit. Since the UK’s referendum on EU membership in 2016, ports have been the focus of much strategic consideration. Discussions have spanned...

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