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The latest environment news looking at developments in the world of agriculture and aquaculture, along with the management of plastic waste, pollution and climate modelling

Ocean-centric investing in innovation

Environment25th November 2024

The Ocean Foundation discusses how investing in innovative ocean companies can maximise returns and make the world a better place.

Why bio-based chemicals and materials face a higher entry to market bar than fossil incumbents – and why they deserve the effort

Environment25th November 2024

BBIA highlights the potential for bio-based chemicals to reduce greenhouse gases and emphasises the UK’s opportunity to lead in this sector.

Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry

Environment25th November 2024

Charlie Tan, CEO of Global Impact Coalition, discusses shaping the chemical industry by addressing systemic barriers and advancing solutions.

Logged tropical forest areas found to be a carbon source

Environment 10th January 2023

Contrary to previous assumptions, tropical forests recovering from logging are carbon sources for years afterward.

Ultrafine particles found to be majorly caused by jet engine oils

Environment 9th January 2023

Researchers analysed ultrafine particles and came across a group of organic compounds which originated from aircraft lubrication oils.

UK Government funds £7m to decarbonise freight transport

Environment 9th January 2023

The UK Government has announced it will provide £7m via the freight innovation fund (FIF) to reduce freight transport emissions.

Researchers predict floods with a new, more effective method

Environment 9th January 2023

A new method for predicting floods is more appropriate for analysing flood frequency in a changing environment.

Intercropping systems can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint

Environment 6th January 2023

Researchers have performed a quantitative assessment of intercropping systems by analysing the results of 226 agricultural experiments.

New open access database will better identify sources of plastic pollution

Environment 5th January 2023

A new open access Raman spectral library can detect molecular ‘fingerprints’ of particles and better trace sources of ocean plastic pollution.

Coral bleaching could have serious implications for fish species survival

Environment 4th January 2023

Coral bleaching is causing some species of reef fish to struggle with identifying competitors, resulting in precious energy being used.

How effectively do trees reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

Environment 29th December 2022

A new method that accurately reveals how effective forests are at reducing atmospheric CO2 levels, finding interesting results.

Ten New Year’s resolutions you can make to achieve net zero emissions

Environment 28th December 2022

As we near the end of 2022, we look at the top ten New Year's resolutions you can make in 2023 to bring us closer to net zero emissions.

Ocean algae more resilient to future climate change

Environment 22nd December 2022

Scientists have found evidence to suggest that marine algae are much more resilient to future climate change than previously thought.

Carbon sequestration in UK woodlands twice as high as expected

Environment 20th December 2022

Find out how the carbon sequestration capacity of UK woodlands is potentially double that of previous estimates.

Transforming carbon emissions into climate-friendly plastics

Environment 16th December 2022

A research project coordinated by VTT examines the use of carbon dioxide in the manufacture of different types of plastic products.

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