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Guiding the national rollout of electric vehicle chargepoint networks

Environment
A novel study led by researchers at Loughborough University will investigate the use of current electric vehicle chargepoint networks to support their widespread introduction across the UK. 

Producing sustainable bioplastics with agriculture byproducts

Environment
Researchers at Texas A&M have discovered a way to use agriculture byproducts to produce sustainable bioplastics.

VTT PlasticsCompass: a comprehensive guide to developing sustainable plastics

Special Reports
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland introduces its PlasticsCompass, an end-to-end method to develop sustainable plastics, from materials selection to production. The headlines are filled...

The barriers obstructing a circular economy for electronic waste

Environment
Researchers have developed a framework to achieve a circular economy for electronic waste, a key objective in achieving a sustainable planet.

Over one million deaths caused by burning fossil fuels in 2017

Environment
A study has concluded that more than one million global deaths in 2017 were attributable to burning fossil fuels.

Using E.coli to convert plastic pollution into vanilla flavouring

Environment
A research team has developed an innovative method to combat plastic pollution, utilising E. coli bacteria to transform it into vanillin.

€17.5 billion for fair and inclusive green transition in Europe

Environment
The European Council has adopted a new regulation establishing a €17.5 billion fund to ensure that Europe’s green transition is fair and inclusive.

Microplastics discovered in Europe’s largest ice cap for the first time

Environment
A research team has discovered microplastics in Europe’s largest ice cap, a potential warning sign for future environmental implications.

Using technology to identify sources of plastic in the ocean

Environment
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology are working to create a model that will tackle the problem of plastic in the ocean, showing where it collects and where it comes from.

Using Artificial Intelligence to effectively monitor water quality

Environment
Researchers at the University of Stirling have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor water quality more effectively.

Enzyme from fungus could help produce renewable fuels and chemicals

Energy
Researchers at the University of York have discovered an enzyme in a fungus could provide a breakthrough in the upscaling of renewable fuels and chemicals.

How nanoscale plastic particles move through the environment

Environment
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered the mechanisms that enable nanoscale plastic particles to move through the environment.

Breaking down biodegradable plastics with new and faster process

Environment
Scientists have developed a way to break down biodegradable plastics in only a few weeks using just water and heat.

Lowering CO2 emissions through the use of a new perovskite catalyst

Environment
The development of a novel perovskite catalyst may potentially pioneer new technology in the battle against C02 emissions.

Citrus peel offers alternative route to bio-based PEF-plastics

Environment
Sari Rautiainen, Senior Scientist at VTT, proposes a new circular approach to PEF plastics: from citrus peel to plastic bottles.

Living in proximity to superfund sites may lower life expectancy

Environment
New research suggests that residing in close proximity to a hazardous waste or superfund site may lower life expectancy by a year.

Saving our rivers from oil with River Cleaning

Environment
Oil spills can have a devastating impact on the environment, River Cleaning hopes to keep these disasters at bay with its technology.

Satellites contribute light pollution to night skies

Space
New research results indicate that artificial objects in orbit around Earth contribute more to light pollution than was previously thought.

New mobile air quality research laboratories to study UK pollution

Environment
Mobile air quality research laboratories will help experts to analyse how air pollution is formed and what impact it has on the environment.

Oil spills quickly photooxidise and produce tar in the ocean

Environment
Researchers studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have found that the oil photooxidises and forms tar in the nearby coastal areas.
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