Environment

The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform: Finding a sustainable future

Maria Nikolopoulou, a EESC member, argues that the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform is Europe’s best bet for a sustainable future.

Vaisala fights greenwashing in carbon capture with new measurement tool

Let's stop greenwashing: Vaisala, a leader in environmental measurement technology, aims to bring clarity to the carbon capture industry with the launch of their...

Lithium’s potential in Way Ratai’s geothermal hot springs

In Southeast Sumatra, Indonesia, the Way Ratai geothermal system is not only known for its therapeutic hot springs but also for its significant potential in lithium extraction.

Plants’ airborne signals shape defence strategies

How plants use airborne chemical cues to defend against herbivores. A study has revealed a new dimension of plant communication through the atmosphere.

Welfare-washing? RSPCA assured scheme under scrutiny

More than 200 farms across the UK have come under inspection following allegations that the RSPC Assured scheme, one of the country’s largest food certification programs, is failing to uphold legal welfare standards.

Iron-rich extinct volcanoes could hold key to future rare earth element supply

In a groundbreaking study by The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have uncovered a potential goldmine hidden within ancient volcanoes.

20 years of research show escalating environmental impact of microplastics

Overwhelming evidence shows that the current approach to combat plastic pollution is not enough.

A sustainable solution to water scarcity

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new device that promises to revolutionise access to clean water in coastal and island communities.

Global water security risks: The impact of upwind factors

Securing the world's water supply has emerged as a critical challenge in the face of evolving environmental and governance conditions, according to research from Stockholm University.

Microplastics found in human brain tissue

Recent studies have revealed a disturbing trend of microplastics, minuscule particles of plastic less than 5mm in diameter, that are increasingly being detected in human brain tissue.

Digitalisation and sustainability: The Freiburg example

Martin W. W. Horn, Lord Mayor of Freiburg and President of ICLEI Europe, discusses the intersection of digitalisation and sustainability, using Freiburg’s urban development as an example.

Why protecting the ocean is a key priority for the EU

Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General at DG MARE, European Commission, explains why protecting the ocean is a crucial priority for the European Union.

A liquid-based solution to combat nanoplastic pollution

Nanoplastics, minuscule particles smaller than the width of a human hair, have been increasingly linked to health risks such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans.

Ancient volcanic disasters offer warnings for today’s climate crisis

Scientists are looking deep into Earth’s geological history to understand the impact of global warming.

Urbanisation and sustainability: How the Netherlands is pioneering green urban development

As the global urban population is projected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050, cities face immense environmental challenges.

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...

Ethical guidelines urged for bio-hybrid robotics development

In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers are advocating for regulatory frameworks to steer the responsible growth of bio-hybrid robotics.

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