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The tomato crop: Are biostimulants the way ahead to increase yield and productivity?
Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Manager, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, ponders if biostimulants are the way ahead to increase the yield and productivity of the tomato crop.
Urban densification and building in our cities
Here, Rich Hyams, Director at architecture firm astudio, makes the case that despite fears of urban densification, building in our cities does not have to be incompatible with a sustainable strategy to address our housing crisis.
Are microplastics in the Pantanal a threat to humans?
The question of whether microplastics in the Pantanal, South America, are a threat to humans is explored here in detail by Pierre Girard, PhD.1, 2, Érika de Faria, PhD (in progress)2, and Andressa C. Moreschi PhD (in progress)2.
Combatting climate change: Can we help climate scientists?
Here we explore the ways in which climate scientists are working to combat climate change and what we can do to help.
Conservation efforts and genomics: Not all genomes are created equal
Professors Darren Griffin and Mike Bruford (Universities of Kent and Cardiff) discuss what is meant by a “whole genome sequence” and how it is revolutionising conservation efforts.
A low carbon future with district heating solutions
Steve Richmond from REHAU UK’s Building Solutions division shines a spotlight on the uncertainty surrounding traditional fossil fuel heating systems, and how companies are taking steps to implement a new generation of district heating solutions.
Automation and technology are driving factors behind a green future
Natasha Christou from Mediaworks explores how automation and technology have facilitated the need for companies to endeavour for a green future.
How can AI help us tackle climate change?
Nikolas Kairinos, CEO, Fountech.ai, discusses why artificial intelligence (AI) holds the key to solving the climate crisis.
How can businesses create a more sustainable post-COVID world?
Edward Harbison, Corporate Marketing Manager at Instant Offices shares his thoughts on how businesses can be more sustainable after we emerge in a post-COVID world.
The role of reverse vending technology in a deposit return scheme
Truls Haug explains the role of reverse vending technology in deposit return schemes, ahead of the schemes set to be introduced in the UK over the coming years.
Carbon offsetting is vital to a cleaner, greener future
Carbon offsetting is the solution for those who want to compensate for the emissions which they produce. Here, Mark Whittaker, General Manager for Consumer Sales at Flogas, examines how it can help us to lead a cleaner, greener future.
Scientists find 1.9 million pieces of microplastic on seafloor
Policy intervention needed as scientists discover the highest levels of microplastic on the seafloor via an international project tracking the 'missing' 99% of ocean plastics.
Food waste during a global pandemic can create opportunity for change
Food security is one of the biggest concerns emerging globally: What can be changed in the UK to stop food waste?
What are intelligent or smart buildings?
Paul Wells from IM&M explains that there are a complex array of products and solutions today when it comes to intelligent or smart buildings.
Research explores how Indigenous people face food pollution
The University of Helsinki reviews the impact of climate change on food pollution experienced by Indigenous people globally.
Advances in recycling and replacing plastics
Laura Clews, UK & European Patent Attorney at Intellectual Property Firm, Mathys & Squire, highlights recent innovations in recycling and replacing plastics.
Environment focus: Sweden’s take on the climate emergency
The work of Minister for the Environment and Climate, and Deputy Prime Minister in Sweden, Isabella Lövin, is charted here when it comes to the climate emergency.
Sustainable agroecosystems: Research to assess the benefits of regenerative grazing principles
Richard Teague, from Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Texas A&M University, discusses sustainable agroecosystems.
The changing arctic ice caps: Insights from ice cores
Martin Sharp Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, provides more compelling commentary on the changing arctic ice caps, focussing on the insights to be gained from ice cores.
100 climate neutral smart cities
In this article, Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General of EUROCITIES, explains her thoughts on 100 climate neutral smart cities in more detail.
