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Supermarket EV charging destinations
A new agreement between the Motor Fuel Group and Morrisons will see more supermarket EV charging stations. evec explains the required support this will need, and the benefits of the move.
Train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio: The toxic risks of transporting hazardous chemicals
The toxic risks of vinyl chloride have been debated for years, but a recent train derailment in the US brought this debate into the public eye, say Jessie R Badley, Caleb Ryce and Pamela J Lein.
Investigating environmental factors and their effects on Parkinson’s disease
Yesterday on World Parkinson's Day in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, researchers revealed the potential environmental origins of Parkinson's disease.
Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?
OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains
Principles of Soil Health: Sustaining profitable agricultural production
The inclusion of a specific reference to soil health in national and state soil action plans addresses the need for the preservation of soil as an essential resource for agricultural production and for the provision of critical ecosystem services.
Understanding Heat Pumps: The sustainable choice for heating and cooling
Renewable changes to heat systems and heat pumps are crucial as our world faces an existential threat in the form of a climate emergency. Renewable methods of heating can help reduce greenhouse gases and, therefore the impact of global warming.
Bacterial photobiohybrids and photosynthesis: Optimizing energy harvesting with bacterial-semiconductor hybrids
Photosynthesis serves as the primary mechanism for converting solar energy into chemical energy and plays a pivotal role in regulating atmospheric oxygen levels and carbon dioxide concentrations, influencing global climate patterns as a result.
Innovative climate research for guiding policy-making
Professor Phoebe Koundouri leads AE4RIA and UN SDSN Global Climate Hub, participating in innovative climate research impact projects.
Seabirds and humpback whales give early warning to marine heatwaves
Lauren Bien from Prince William Sound Science Center and Mayumi Arimitsu from USGS, Alaska Science Center and additional contributors, John Moran and Rob Suryan, Alaska Fisheries Science Center explain how seabirds and humpback whales provide early warning signals during extreme marine heatwaves.
The critical role of governments in benefit sharing
Dominic Muyldermans and Frank Michiels outline the key role governments can play in making a new multilateral mechanism for benefit sharing a success.
Why do we sweat?
Humans possess 2-4 million sweat glands and these produce 2-4 L of sweat per day. During exercise, sweating can increase to 3-4 L per hour. But despite sweating being such a common bodily function, many of us know little about it.
Conserving elephant populations: Not without consultation
Global North and South when it comes to conservation, human rights and climate protection, particularly concerning elephant populations.
EU’s plan to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing
The European Commission has revealed a strategy to accelerate the growth of the biotechnology and biofactory sectors across the EU
This strategy, outlined in the Communication on Building the Future with Nature, highlights the role of these technologies in modernising various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, energy, food and healthcare.
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Have you ever wondered why you crave a snack after a big meal?
Do you ever find yourself wanting snacks after a full meal? According to UCLA psychologists, this might not indicate an overactive appetite but overactive food-seeking neurons in the brain.
Environmental health implications of plastic use in agriculture
Donald A. Bruun and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis in the U.S., highlight the environmental health implications of plastic use in agriculture.
UK inflation hits lowest point in over two years
UK inflation has dropped to its lowest level over two years, at 3.4% for the year leading up to February.
Meal replacements: An educational tool for weight reduction in patients with diabetes in rural...
Richard J Santen, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia, discusses how meal replacements can aid successful weight loss for individuals with diabetes living in rural, underserved communities.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals: the role they play in breast cancer
Dr Alice Di Pasquale, Scientific Research Officer at Breast Cancer UK, explains why more must be done to increase awareness of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and breast cancer risk.
Time to strengthen and enforce the north american migratory bird treaty act
The number of migratory bird populations is declining; Keith Hobson, professor and research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada and Western University, outlines the importance of updating conventions to protect these vulnerable species.
Debt Awareness Week: 6.7 million Brits face financial difficulties
6.7 million individuals in Britain struggle with financial difficulties, according to a recent report by Debt Justice.