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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.

How will Norway’s proposed 40% aquaculture tax impact the industry?

Environment 3rd November 2022

The Innovation Platform explores the potential impacts of the Norwegian Government's proposed 40% resource rent tax on aquaculture.

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.

Rare type of earthquakes may be more common than previously thought

Environment 2nd November 2022

UCLA Geophysicists have discovered that supershear earthquakes account for around 14% of these natural disasters.

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.

Drone technology elevates innovation in water risk applications

Environment 31st October 2022

Read how RSS-Hydro is leading several innovative projects for the use of drone technology in water-based risk applications.

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.

Zero-deforestation policies have had little impact on Amazon forest clearance

Environment 28th October 2022

Researchers say corporate zero-deforestation policies only reduced tree clearance in the Brazilian Amazon by 1.6% between 2006 and 2015.

Aluminous silica is a major water carrier in Earth’s lower mantle

Environment 27th October 2022

Present in Earth's mantle, rutile-type silica undergoes a phase transition to a CaCl2-type phase, where it contains water and alumina.

Marine protected areas may help to combat climate change

Environment 25th October 2022

New research suggests that marine protected areas can potentially be effective at mitigating the effects of climate change.

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.

Shifting the focus of marine aquaculture to produce more sustainable food

Environment 19th October 2022

Changes in marine aquaculture could help meet nutritional needs and reduce the ecological footprint of food production.

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