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Can global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases be achieved?

Environment
Researchers have questioned whether the world actually has the methods needed to reduce greenhoouse gas emissions.

New system converts sewage to biogas

Energy
Researchers have developed a new method to convert leftover sludge to biogas, lowering waste treatment costs and helping the environment.

60% of UK compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate

Environment
A study suggests that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully break down in compost bins at home, eventually ending up in our soil.

How the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ could prevent the safe reuse of wastewater treatments

Environment
The presence of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals in treated wastewater could prevent its safe reuse and our long-term health.

Israel’s beaches are plagued by microplastic contamination

Environment
A study led by Tel Aviv University has revealed that the Israeli shoreline houses more than two million tonnes of microplastic contamination.

New project will analyse cities’ contributions to microplastic pollution

Environment
The presence of microplastic pollution in cities is damaging to our health and ecosystems. A new project aims to decrease our exposure.

Managing the London Underground’s air quality with better ventilation systems

Environment
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
Three UK scientists have been awarded the esteemed Volvo Environment Prize 2022 for their world-leading microplastics research.

Clearing up ocean pollution with mechanical devices may harm marine life

Environment
Collecting ocean pollution with mechanical devices may not be as effective as manual clearing and may even harm marine environments.

Combatting electronic waste with biodegradable circuit boards

Technology
A research team has innovated groundbreaking biodegradable circuit boards that look to solve the growing problem of electronic waste.

An invisible water crisis is affecting water quality globally

Environment
Researchers at Utrecht University have concluded that severe water quality issues are being caused by an invisible water crisis.

Scientists discover how nitrates in water are increased by soil

Environment
Researchers have reported that nitrate accumulated in soil plays an important role in the increase of nitrate in water when it rains.

High-performance air filter will aid in fighting pollution

Environment
A team of researchers have designed a high-performance air filter, which works to filter particulate matter in high temperature environments.

How does air pollution affect where you live?

Environment
New research suggests that the impacts of air pollution differ drastically depending on the location where the pollutants are emitted.
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