Environment

Greening government commitments ICT annual report 2023 to 2024

What groundbreaking strategies are redefining government technology for sustainability in the 2023-2024 report? Discover the future of environmental stewardship now.

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.

Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change

How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change.

Application for a solar farm in new Forest National Park rejected

An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.

The natural refrigerant choice and environmental considerations

As the refrigeration industry has matured, natural refrigerants have progressively been displaced by synthetic alternatives. However, Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm, says a greater focus on environmental considerations could reverse this trend.

Net-zero construction: Bath leads the way in cutting emissions in construction

Bath and North East Somerset Council have announced a planning policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction.

Trucking’s environmental benefits: Combining automation and electrification

The is a significant potential to mitigate urban health impacts and environmental damages by combining automation and electrification in long-haul trucking.

Advertisements


Latest Academic Articles

The latest academic articles from key research stakeholders