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How is Denmark remaining focussed on its environmental priorities?
Open Access Government tracks the recent work of Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment, as it becomes an independent Ministry splitting from the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Are we fighting a losing battle to prevent climate change?
Our climate is global and the challenge of preventing catastrophic environmental damage will require the cooperation of all nations - but is it too late to prevent climate change?
Can blue aquaculture be the green protein of the future?
Dawn Purchase, Aquaculture Programme Manager at the Marine Conservation Society considers if blue aquaculture can be the green protein of the future.
Climate services for resilient and sustainable coastal systems
Prof Dr Daniela Jacob at Climate Service Centre Germany (GERICS), explains here how climate services safeguard the development of resilient and sustainable coastal systems.
Researchers predict “faster and hotter” wildfires in California and Nevada
Scientists looked at calculations of how dry the air could become throughout the 21st century - it seems that wildfires in California and Nevada are predicted to increase in ferocity.
European Commission pledges 60GW offshore wind capacity by 2030
The Commission has proposed a specific goal for their ambitions of climate neutrality by 2050, which is bringing offshore wind capacity up to 60GW by 2030.
Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) & the European Green Deal
Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) is a new business opportunity to comply with the European Green Deal, explains Dr Soraya Prieto-Fernández from TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance.
UKRI funds £20 million to address global plastic waste problem
The global plastic waste situation will receive an investment of £20 million from UKRI - research partnerships will begin with 11 countries.
Tropical peatland conservation can prevent animal diseases jumping to humans
Scientists at the University of Exeter found that tropical peatland conservation can impact how animal diseases, like the bat-based COVID-19, transfers to human beings.
Why supertrawlers have no place in the UK’s marine protected areas
Chris Thorne, Oceans Campaigner at Greenpeace UK explains why supertrawlers have no place in the UK’s marine protected areas.
Can environmental genomics help to protect coral?
Can a new strategy protect coral? When it comes to the ocean, biodiversity is key to the conservation of the marine environment, and we're running out of time.
EU Green Deal: Creating a circular economy for plastics
Jennifer Perr, Sustainability Director at Hi-Cone explains how the EU Green Deal can impact the packaging industry and transform plastic use for a more sustainable future.
How can nanotechnology help us in our fight to slow climate change?
All forces are being brought to bear in our challenge to slow climate change, in an attempt to preserve our planet for future generations - where does nanotechnology fit in?
230 billion tonnes of soil carbon could be released via global warming
Scientists at the University of Exeter warn that a two degree increase in global temperature would release 230 billion tonnes of soil carbon.
£2m available for projects to create smart and sustainable plastic packaging
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to support projects that investigate how to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic packaging.
A 5-million-year-old relative of the honey badger has been discovered
New research reports on the discovery of a 5-million-year-old relative of the living honey badger from West Coast of South Africa.
What do Americans really think about climate change?
Climate Insights 2020 assessed 27,661 people across different States, to explore what Americans really think about climate change.
Bioplastic is no safer than conventional plastic, according to new study
A new study, published in Environment International, has found that bioplastics are just as toxic as conventional plastics, despite its many benefits.
The State of Nature report: “Illegal killing and hunting are biggest pressures”
At EU Green Week, biodiversity is high on the agenda as the The State of Nature report is set to be discussed by a panel of experts - but what did the data tell us?
What do manufacturers need to know about the new EU carbon tax policies?
Denise Hatem, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, shines a light on the forthcoming EU carbon tax policies and advises cross-border manufacturers on how they can prepare for these changes.
