Environment

New tool can track the environmental impact of our consumption habits

As a wider population, we use products from places all around the globe daily, but we don't often see or consider the environmental costs behind them.

EU food policy priorities

Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection.

Climate crisis: Meeting the Net Zero challenge

Dr. Matt Gitsham explains how business leaders are increasingly seeking assistance from policymakers to address the Net Zero challenge.

Liberal democrats expose “Disgusting” sewage dumping by Thames water

South West London was hit with over 500 million litres of sewage in a day.

Simple swaps in groceries could reduce emissions by a quarter

An Australian study suggests that switching to environmentally friendly versions of everyday food and drink items could cut household grocery emissions by over a quarter (26%).

Flash droughts are intensifying worldwide

Severe dry spells, known as flash droughts, are becoming more intense across the globe, according to a recent study.

New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier

A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections

Canada’s wildfires: British Columbia faces threat as a wildfire approaches Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is under severe threat from the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.

Could weather events like snow be the real cause of Earthquakes?

What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity.

Investigating the hidden risks of abandoned metal mines in Wales

Experts are calling for urgent testing to take place in areas of Wales' once-thriving metal mining industry, in an attempt to uncover the potential public health threats.

Current CO2 removal plans will not meet Paris Agreement goals

A recent study led by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) has raised concern on the lack of current plans to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

Using sugar as a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide

In a study published in Science, Northwestern University researchers have introduced a catalyst with the ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), using table sugar.

New revised age for ancient human fossils in Southern China

Discoveries illuminate Homo sapiens' presence in Eastern Asia, researchers have new revelations regarding the age and provenance of Homo sapiens fossils discovered in the Tongtianyan cave, situated in the Liujiang District of Liuzhou City, Southern China.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure

Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.

U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels

A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans.

Earth Day 2024: The fight against plastic pollution

On April 22nd, millions around the world will join together for Earth Day 2024, under the idea of "Planet vs. Plastics" to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution.

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