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Ocean-centric investing in innovation

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

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

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

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...

U.S. DOE: $96m to decarbonise the domestic transportation sector

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced – 21 July 2022 – a $96m funding opportunity to support decarbonising the domestic transport sector. Decarbonising transport It...

Developing materials to support the clean energy transition

David Leavy, Managing Director of advanced materials company ChemX Materials Ltd (ASX:CMX), details the efforts of the organisation in its mission to develop materials...

Mitigating water-related natural disasters with new technology

Dr Hamid Mehmood, Senior Researcher at the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health, spoke to Innovation News Network about the development of a...

Climate change: A threat to Africa’s biodiversity

A research team, including PhD student Carola Martens, from Senckenberg and South Africa’s Stellenbosch University, has investigated how climate change could pose a threat...

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...

Achieving a net-zero agri-food industry in the UK

An expert network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero. A specialised research network has...

Processing and disposing NORM residues

GeoEnergy Consult analyses the steps needed to process and dispose of NORM residues compliantly and safely. Mining and processing of Rare-Earths or further affected commodities...

Examining the importance of radioecological monitoring of mining and processing projects

GeoEnergy Consult examines the need for radioecological monitoring of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) affected mining and processing projects. Through field and laboratory determination of...

Integrated mineral carbonation: Decarbonising Western Australia

A research team from Curtin University is pioneering decarbonisation in Western Australia through integrated mineral carbonation. Bill Johnston, MLA, Mines and Petroleum Minister, announced on...

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