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An invisible water crisis is affecting water quality globally

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

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

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?

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

University of Portsmouth project looks to eradicate plastic pollution

A University of Portsmouth programme is supporting five PhD students in pioneering innovative solutions to tackle marine plastic pollution.

New biodegradable packaging could address plastic pollution problem

Scientists at the University of California have developed biodegradable packaging that is able to decompose both on land and in water.

Innovating the Green Deal for a better water future

Rafael Heredero, Policy Advisor at EurEau, explains how finding an alternative to PFAS chemicals should be key to the EU’s Green Deal.

Mitigating the impacts of climate change on the water cycle

Marc Hannis, Principal of Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, outlines the impacts of climate change on the water cycle.

Space Situational Awareness: Achieving space sustainability

Connie McCreath, Operations Manager of Northern Space and Security Ltd, discusses the company’s critical role in the Space Situational Awareness industry. Space has become a...

UK government: Leading the eradication of the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels

On 29 July 2022, the UK government announced that £54m will be awarded to four projects dedicated to eradicating the UK’s reliance on fossil...

Road salt: The silent threat to urban lakes

The use of de-icing salts to clear roads and sidewalks in winter is a stressor of lake ecosystems. New research from the Ecohydrology Research...

Environmental impacts of nuclear power plant closures in Tokyo

A research team from Hiroshima University has investigated how CO2 emissions in Tokyo have suffered following the closure of three of its nuclear power...

Scientists examine issues that impact marine and coastal biodiversity

An international research team, including Lancaster University, has revealed a list of 15 issues and the potential impact they could have on marine and...

Water pollution: A critical driver of climate change

Dr Thomas Shahady, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Lynchburg, discusses the potential impact that water pollution has on climate change. A frontier...

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