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Can global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases be achieved?

Environment 7th November 2022

Researchers have questioned whether the world actually has the methods needed to reduce greenhoouse gas emissions.

New system converts sewage to biogas

Energy 4th November 2022

Researchers have developed a new method to convert leftover sludge to biogas, lowering waste treatment costs and helping the environment.

60% of UK compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate

Environment 4th November 2022

A study suggests that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully break down in compost bins at home, eventually ending up in our soil.

How the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ could prevent the safe reuse of wastewater treatments

Environment 3rd November 2022

The presence of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals in treated wastewater could prevent its safe reuse and our long-term health.

Israel’s beaches are plagued by microplastic contamination

Environment 31st October 2022

A study led by Tel Aviv University has revealed that the Israeli shoreline houses more than two million tonnes of microplastic contamination.

New project will analyse cities’ contributions to microplastic pollution

Environment 28th October 2022

The presence of microplastic pollution in cities is damaging to our health and ecosystems. A new project aims to decrease our exposure.

Managing the London Underground’s air quality with better ventilation systems

Environment 24th October 2022

Better ventilation systems on the London Underground could help to improve air quality, therefore reducing serious health risks.

Three UK microplastics scientists receive prestigious Volvo Environment Prize

Environment 24th October 2022

Three UK scientists have been awarded the esteemed Volvo Environment Prize 2022 for their world-leading microplastics research.

Clearing up ocean pollution with mechanical devices may harm marine life

Environment 13th October 2022

Collecting ocean pollution with mechanical devices may not be as effective as manual clearing and may even harm marine environments.

Combatting electronic waste with biodegradable circuit boards

Technology 10th October 2022

A research team has innovated groundbreaking biodegradable circuit boards that look to solve the growing problem of electronic waste.

An invisible water crisis is affecting water quality globally

Environment 6th October 2022

Researchers at Utrecht University have concluded that severe water quality issues are being caused by an invisible water crisis.

Scientists discover how nitrates in water are increased by soil

Environment 5th October 2022

Researchers have reported that nitrate accumulated in soil plays an important role in the increase of nitrate in water when it rains.

High-performance air filter will aid in fighting pollution

Environment 3rd October 2022

A team of researchers have designed a high-performance air filter, which works to filter particulate matter in high temperature environments.

How does air pollution affect where you live?

Environment 29th September 2022

New research suggests that the impacts of air pollution differ drastically depending on the location where the pollutants are emitted.

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Special Reports

Advancing CO2 conversion projects for the green economy

6th June 2023

Discover how EIRES researchers are advancing CO2 conversion projects and using it to build important chemical compounds.

All the latest updates on American Lithium Minerals’ lithium projects

Special Reports 25th May 2023

Discover the latest updates on American Lithium Minerals' lithium projects located across Nevada in the US.

Can studying bone microstructure solve the fossilisation mystery?

Special Reports 18th May 2023

Discover how fossil bone microstructure research can help uncover a deeper understanding of human bone biology.

The critical role of helium in the automotive industry

Special Reports 24th April 2023

Find out how Pulsar is using its helium assets to contribute to the important green energy transition through electric vehicle manufacturing.

Partner News

Pulsar Helium accelerates toward initial public offering with preliminary prospectus filing

2nd June 2023

Pulsar Helium has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of Canada's provinces, other than Quebec, for an initial public offering.

15 steps to successfully lobbying government for your cause

Partner News 22nd May 2023

American Diversified Enterprises outlines the 15 essential steps to lobbying government for your cause and 12 that must be avoided.

Sustainability, innovation, and the bioeconomy: How to lobby for favourable government policies

Environment 17th May 2023

Discover how lobbying is essential to influencing government policies concerning sustainability and the bioeconomy.

Lithium Power International comments on Chilean Constitution vote

Partner News 10th May 2023

Lithium Power International Limited (LPI) provides an update on the recent Chilean Constitution reform vote.

Special Reports Cont'd

Special Reports21st April 2023

A new light in the dark: Prospects and status of the Light Dark Matter eXperiment

Within the next ten years, LDMX - the Light Dark Matter eXperiment - will open new possibilities to explore the dark side of our Universe.

Special Reports20th April 2023

How should the challenges facing the energy sector be dealt with?

David Wilson, Director of Development at MGH Offshore, outlines the challenges facing the energy sector and highlights how the company is working to overcome them.

Special Reports14th March 2023

Enhancing and strengthening the excellence in interdisciplinary biomedical research at TRANSCEND (ESEI-BioMed)

The ESEI-BioMed project advances tumour diagnostics and nanomedicine in the frame of the new translational research centre, TRANSCEND. TRANSCEND is a translational research centre in...

Special Reports1st March 2023

IceCube: Paving the way for next-generation neutrino discovery

The IceCube Observatory could unlock the mysteries of the Universe through its advanced neutrino discoveries. Neutrinos are tiny, nearly massless particles that rarely interact with...

Partner News Cont'd

Critical Raw Materials28th April 2023