Environment

Sustainable fashion: A turning point for textiles

Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant at intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose, shares her expertise on decarbonising the textiles industry and creating sustainable fashion.

Improving air quality in NYC with tree planting initiatives

New York City has been ramping up efforts to plant tens of thousands of trees annually.

Tropical Andes Glaciers shrinking to historic lows

The tropical Andes glaciers have shrunk to their smallest size since the last ice age, showing urgent climate concerns.

Trillions of microplastics are released monthly by a common cleaning product

A new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal has brought to light the significant environmental impact of a widely used household...

Greenland’s ice sheet vulnerability: Challenges in reversing melting

In a study published in The Cryosphere on July 24, scientists have revealed crucial insights into the precarious balance of Greenland's ice sheet, showing why it's easier to melt than to freeze.

Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises

Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.

Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe

From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.

Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks

By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change.

Norway leads charge against plastic pollution

Norway, renowned for its pristine fjords and rugged coastline over 28,953 kilometres, faces a mounting plastic pollution crisis.

Companies may be underestimating climate risks by up to 70%

The flaws in current climate risk assessments for corporate assets have been uncovered.

Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change

How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change.

Iceland faces ongoing volcanic eruptions threatening critical infrastructure

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is experiencing a series of volcanic eruptions that could continue intermittently for years or even decades, according to researchers analysing local earthquake and geochemical data.

Pacific Ocean sediments reveal potentially alarming future temperatures

Doubling of atmospheric CO2 could cause the Earth's average temperature to rise by 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, much higher than previously estimated, a study has found.

Microplastic pollution: New research proposes enzymatic solution

Researchers from Imperial College London have suggested an innovative approach to tackling microplastic pollution. Their latest study recommends using specially designed microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before it is processed into fertilizer.

New EU legislation to transform packaging waste management

In a decisive move to combat packaging waste and promote sustainable practices, the European Parliament has adopted a series of new regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging across the European Union.

Ocean algae could play a key role in climate cooling

A recent study conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Ocean University of China (OUC) has revealed a surprising player in the fight against climate change, a type of ocean algae known as Pelagophyceae.

New tech that turns CO2 into valuable chemicals, offers hope for sustainable manufacturing

The recent spike in food prices is not just a burden on grocery bills; it's also impacting the sugars used in biomanufacturing.

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