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David Green, Executive Director of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, highlights agricultural innovation and its challenges, including how the USDA’s NIFA is supporting this policy area.

Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, turns the spotlight onto continuous and real-time soil health management, which are critical for sustained agriculture practices.

Researchers employ artificial intelligence for sustainable hydropower development across the Amazon River basin – working across eight countries in South America.

Here, we learn about the Horizon 2020 To-Syn-Fuel project that opens its pre-commercial plant to demonstrate the conversion of waste biomass to liquid fuels & green hydrogen.

Philippe Mengal, Executive Director at CBE JU ‐ Circular Bio‐based Europe Joint Undertaking, charts the priorities for advancing a competitive bioeconomy in Europe for a sustainable future.

Open Access Government explores the stance of Eurocities on energy efficiency & investment priorities in cities throughout Europe

Yunex Traffic discuss the benefits to air quality with the implementation of low emissions zones in the UK's city centres.

Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, considers what open source is and why it matters today.

Amanda is CEO of OpenUK, the UK body for Open Technology. She is also a Board Member of the Cabinet Office Open Standards Board; an Advisory Board Member for the UK Government Energy Sector Digitalisation Task Force; and European Representative of the Open Invention Network. Amanda is the Editor...

Gavin Rimmington, the Head of Public Sector at YPO, explains how to solve social value in the public sector

Kirtpal Kaur Aujla, Partner at Bevan Brittan considers what the future holds for children’s services in the UK.

Finding sustainable battery materials to keep Europe’s electrification clean, its conscience clear and its energy transition on track.

To combat mass production in fashion, researchers suggest a shift to mass customisation instead – which could work, if consumers are willing to wait for it The current solution to the sustainability crisis of the fashion industry revolves around consuming less, incorporating large disposal fees, and recycling more. Though these actions...

At the University of Freiburg, scientists have created artificial muscles from natural proteins - less Dr Frankenstein, more future potential for reconstructive medicine or soft robotics.

A new study finds that businesses which use social values for profit – like the environment or social justice – can erode company status and consumer commitment.

Researchers looking at the climate impact of aquaculture find that food production can sustain a lower carbon footprint - with polyculture farming techniques.

Teaching children about healthy habits can achieve lasting lifestyle changes, lowering cardiovascular disease risk through a multidisciplinary approach.

Researchers have found that coral reefs are more resilient ecosystems than previously thought, remaining rich sources of macronutrients for the fishing industry even after coral bleaching.

An exploration of ‘green infrastructure’ plans across 20 US cities found several inconsistent and limited definitions - so researchers created a new one.

Researchers suggest a digital track and trace system to encourage businesses to adopt reusable packaging and reduce waste, suggesting reasons why they may not have adopted them already.