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Pledge To Net Zero: a commitment to reducing greenhouse gases

In anticipation of World Environment Day tomorrow, the organisations responsible for Pledge To Net Zero have asked environmental services to remain committed to reducing...

Sustainable wood derived PPE to protect against COVID-19

West Virginia University researchers have received $200,000 to develop wood derived PPE to protect against COVID-19. The environmental impact of COVID-19 is still largely unknown....

The top five environmentally friendly cities to work in

After conducting extensive research, British Business Energy has published the findings of its recent study ranking the top ten environmentally friendly cities to work...

Are we underestimating the volume of microplastics in the ocean?

A recent study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, suggests researchers have grossly underestimated the volume of microplastics in the ocean. A new paper, published in...

Global carbon emissions continue to drop due to COVID-19 lockdowns

Depending on the duration of global lockdowns, researchers have suggested that daily carbon emissions will decrease by 17%. A new study, published in Nature Climate...

New compostable bioplastic to extend the shelf life of food

An EU-funded project has created bioplastics from essential oils, cheese whey and almond shells. Once made into packaging, this polymer can extend the shelf...

CLOUD experiment reveals unknown mechanism driving urban smog

CERN’S Cosmics Leaving Outdoor Droplets (CLOUD) experiment has revealed a new mechanism that drives winter urban smog episodes. Published in Nature, the results of this...

New innovative method of detecting NO2 concentrations

Whilst studying the changes in the optical properties of lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) in the presence of various NO2 concentrations, researchers found that the...

Observing the atmosphere during the pandemic

The effects of the pandemic on the atmosphere may be non-intuitive, but how do atmospheric scientists organise their work under various restrictions? The pandemic influences...

Inland ports as innovation hubs

Seemingly unappealing inland ports are being called upon to use traditional modes of transport in innovative and sustainable ways in order the tackle our...

Innovating for the future: Amsterdam’s Circular Strategy

Officials in Amsterdam have approved the new Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020-2025 in order to significantly reduce the use of new materials. The key aim of...

How has COVID-19 isolation effected air pollution?

A recent study reveals that, on average, air pollution has decreased by 64% in Spanish cities, following measures implemented to reduce the spread of...

Fighting environmental challenges through knowledge-based actions

The Institute for Atmospheric Earth System Research (INAR) offers research which can facilitate the knowledge-based actions that may solve the world’s environmental challenges. It is...

The water contamination epidemic

To control the current water contamination epidemic, we must begin with land use reform and then move towards comprehensive land management solutions. Freshwater resources including...

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