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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.

Renewable energy source from hydrogen gas produced from water

Researchers from Linköping University are developing a renewable energy source from hydrogen gas produced from water and aided by sunlight.

Recyclable vegetable starch battery could power future devices

A recyclable battery that uses electrodes made from vegetable starch and carbon nanotubes could deliver a sustainable alternative for devices in the future.

New mobile air quality research laboratories to study UK pollution

Mobile air quality research laboratories will help experts to analyse how air pollution is formed and what impact it has on the environment.

Volkswagen Group releases roadmap to increase the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries

The Volkswagen Group has presented its new technology roadmap for increasing the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries.

EU citizens and institutions and the Sustainable Development Goals

The Innovation Network spoke to MEP Jose Gusmao about the role of EU citizens and institutions in achieving the UN’s SDGs.

Oil spills quickly photooxidise and produce tar in the ocean

Researchers studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have found that the oil photooxidises and forms tar in the nearby coastal areas.

Electric train technology increases the success of battery electric vehicles

New developments in electric train technology will increase the success and wider adoption of battery electric vehicles.

Amazon deforestation increases the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in soil

Researchers have discovered that deforestation in the Amazon causes an increase in the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Driving excellence: the Portuguese presidency of the European Council

How the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU will be driving the EU’s strategic agenda in a sustainable way post-COVID-19.

The application of machine learning in agriculture

Mike Coffey, researcher at Scotland’s Rural College, explains how machine learning in agriculture is being used to transform the industry.

Protecting plant fertility from stress

Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a molecular mechanism that protects plant fertility from stress.

Small-scale fisheries could be the key to climate resilience in the food industry

According to an analysis of small-scale fisheries, small-scale fisheries could help the food industry increase its climate resilience.

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