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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...

Groundbreaking emissions-free battery recycling solutions

ACE Green Recycling is pioneering emissions-free battery recycling to build a circular economy for battery materials. The success of the global push towards electrification of...

Improving the UK’s space sustainability with a new plan

Science Minister George Freeman has launched a new plan for space sustainability, a raft of measures which will demonstrate the UK’s commitment, ambition, and...

Are biogas and biomethane supply chains eco-friendly?

Researchers from Imperial College London have revealed that biogas and biomethane supply chains may not be as environmentally friendly as originally thought. Scientists have acknowledged...

Total GHG emissions from LNG carriers measured for the first time

A research team from Queen Mary University of London is the first to demonstrate the possibility of measuring total GHG emissions from LNG carriers. Furthering...

Novel exhaust catalyst concept to eradicate smog

Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) expect to eliminate smog with a novel exhaust catalyst concept. The best combination of metals...

Realising the COP26 climate pledges ahead of COP27

The COP26 President is participating in two climate events to push for countries to realise the climate pledges made in Glasgow before COP27. This week,...

Overcoming psychological barriers to electric vehicle adoption

Researchers at the University of Geneva have studied the psychological barriers to electric vehicle adoption, finding that underestimating battery autonomy is a significant obstacle...

£18.9m funding to help reach the UK’s net zero targets

Nine new projects at research facilities and centres at UK universities will help the UK to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero targets. The...

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