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Working towards environmentally friendly lithium extraction methods

Energy
Lithium is crucial in the switch to renewable energy, but the extraction process of this critical mineral has been costly to the environment.

UN announces new satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

Environment
The Methane Alert and Response System was launched at COP27. It is a data-to-action platform, set up to curb methane emissions.

Global CO2 emissions remain at record levels

Environment
According to the Global Carbon Project, there is no sign of the urgently needed decrease in CO2 emissions to limit warming to 1.5°C.

Low air pollution levels cause millions of deaths annually

Environment
A study by researchers at McGill University suggests that the excess global death toll from low pollution levels stands at 1.5 million.

Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods

Environment
Researchers have discovered that natural pest control methods for sustainable farming are threatened by air pollution.

Can global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases be achieved?

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

New system converts sewage to biogas

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