Environment

New biochar composite dramatically curbs farm nitrate pollution

Researchers in China have developed an advanced biochar composite enhanced with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) that dramatically improves the removal of harmful nitrate nitrogen from agricultural soils and water, promising sustainable farming and environmental protection.

The “Forever” Chemicals: Per-/Polyfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS)

Peter Andrew and Pamela J. Lein explain the ongoing situation of the “Forever” Chemicals, Per-/Polyfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS).

The plastic crisis: What’s the big deal with microplastics?

Pamela J. Lein, PhD, Professor at the University of California, Davis, sheds light on the plastic crisis and explains what the big deal is with microplastics.

Driving to neutral: 10 steps to lowering carbon emissions

Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RingGo, has spoken to many local councils about removing parking machines, encouraging electric vehicle use and using data to impact traffic patterns. Here, he has compiled a list of his top 10 steps to lowering carbon emissions.

Can artificial intelligence solve our societal issues?

James Lloyd-Townshend, CEO of Jefferson Frank, discusses how artificial intelligence can be used to address societal issues from healthcare to climate change and much more.

Chemistry focus: Nanocellulose in water purification

Charlie Dempster, UK & European Patent Attorney at Mathys & Squire provides a focus on chemistry, specifically detailing nanocellulose in water purification.

Recycling and waste in Scotland: Leading the UK on a deposit return scheme

Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is charted here by Zero Waste Scotland’s Deposit Return Programme Manager, David Barnes in this recycling focus.

UK expertise in satellite Earth observation and climate

Beth Greenaway, Head of EO and Climate at UK Space Agency, shares her expertise on satellite Earth Observation and climate.

Innovation in systems: Accelerating our net zero ambitions

Rob Saunders, Challenge Director for Prospering from the Energy Revolution, discusses the UKRI’s role in innovation on the journey towards reaching net zero ambitions.

Poseidon Principles: Maritime’s journey to zero-carbon

Mark Porter, Maritime Business Development Manager at GeoSpock, discusses how the Poseidon Principles provides an incentive for shipping firms to demonstrate their eco commitment.

How can you travel abroad sustainably?

Here, Christopher Nye, Senior Editor of Property Guides, gives us his top tips on how to travel abroad sustainably.

agROBOfood: A pan-European Digital Innovation Hub network for Robotics in Agri-food systems

Learn about building, loading and demonstrating a pan-European Digital Innovation Hub network for Robotics in Agri-food systems (agROBOfood).

Why must the technology industry drive a more sustainable future?

David Watkins, Solutions Director at VIRTUS Data Centres, looks at what the technology industry and data centres should be doing to work towards a greener future and how they should be using renewables.

Heat Network Metering: The key to success

DMS Metering gives us an introduction to Heat Network Metering, describing a strategy for reducing carbon emissions produced by heating.

Transitioning from a traditional mobility industry to data driven digital solutions

Here, Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RingGo, discusses the future of the mobility industry, with a focus on the continued decline of diesel and the expansion of EV charging points across the country.

How technology could harvest better results for the future of the food industry

Osvald Bjelland, CEO, Xynteo, discusses how technology and collaboration could harvest better results for the future of the food industry.

Further understanding of laser ablation in liquid environment (LALE) technique

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group, provides further insights about nanomaterials, focussing here on the laser ablation in liquid environment (LALE) technique.

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