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Harnessing microbial co-culture fermentation to extract chitin for biodegradable materials

Environment
Work in the X-Food Research Laboratory is using co-culture fermentation as a platform to develop eco-friendly packaging materials.

London air pollution sees major drop after ULEZ launch

Transport
New research reveals the ULEZ has significantly reduced London air pollution since 2019, though levels still exceed WHO guidelines.

Advancing global and environmental health research in Canada

Environment
Discover how the Global and Environmental Health Lab at York University is addressing global and environmental health research in Canada.

Inside Europe’s virtual twin ocean platform: A game-changer for marine protection

Environment
Europe's virtual twin of the ocean will allow scientists, policymakers and citizens to test ideas, fight pollution and protect marine life.

EU introduces water resilience measures for surface and groundwater

Environment
The EU Commission has reached a provisional agreement on proposals to update the list of water pollutants and strengthen water resilience.

Historic UN treaty heralds new era for ocean conservation

Environment
A momentous UN treaty marks a breakthrough in ocean conservation, protecting high seas biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use.

Global study reveals alarming levels of microplastic pollution in the air

Environment
Global study reveals airborne microplastic pollution reaching 1,300 particles per m² daily, raising urgent health and environmental concerns.

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

Environment
This effective solution addresses two of the world’s biggest challenges: plastic pollution and the climate crisis.

Global methane emissions continue to rise: Can we change the tide?

Environment
A study from the University of Birmingham has revealed that global methane emissions continue to rise steadily with no signs of slowing.

Prioritising preventative action to achieve a PFAS-free future

Environment
Fidra shares research from its PFAS-free project and highlights the changes needed for a PFAS-free future in the UK and worldwide.

Global plastics treaty negotiations collapse – where do we go from here?

Environment
Efforts to create a UN treaty to combat plastic pollution have collapsed, with talks failing to produce an agreement. What happens now?

UN begins talks to negotiate global plastic pollution agreement

Environment
Negotiations are set to finalise an agreement to tackle plastic waste and its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.

How biodegradable microplastics affect agricultural ecosystems

Environment
Biodegradable microplastics can promoting organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil. Find out more.

Goethe University leads new era of PFAS degradation with boron-based catalyst

Environment
Goethe University researchers develop a metal-free catalyst for efficient PFAS degradation, offering a solution to environmental pollution.

Sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution, finds Plymouth study

Environment
Plymouth researchers have uncovered that sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution. Find out more.

Methane emissions in shipping higher than we thought, study finds

Transport
A Chalmers University of Technology study discovered that methane emissions in shipping are caused by traffic moving through shallow waters.

How the US is tackling the threat of PFAS

Environment
Explore how the US is confronting the widespread threat of forever chemicals through new regulations and scientific breakthroughs.

Water quality under pressure: Climate, pollution, and the fight for clean rivers and lakes

Environment
Explore the growing threats to water quality from climate change and pollution, and discover nature-based solutions and success stories.

Bacteria unearthed in Italian soil offer hope against PFAS chemicals

Environment
Scientists from Italy's Catholic University of Piacenza have discovered a group of soil-dwelling bacteria capable of breaking down PFAS.

Forever chemicals: A hidden threat in our water supply

Environment
Discover how forever chemicals, known as PFAS, represent a pervasive and often underestimated danger to water supplies.
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