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.

The urgent need for sustainable and ethical alternatives to fast fashion

Fast fashion allows clothing manufacturers and retailers to prioritise speed and affordably over quality, often at the expense of ethical and environmental considerations.

Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste

Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.

Tackle social and environmental challenges simultaneously

Mark McKenna MBE, Co-Founder/CEO of Down to Earth, tells us about new ways to tackle social and environmental challenges at the same time since The...

Ancient rock unleash as much CO2 as world’s volcanoes

New research challenges the idea that natural rock weathering acts as a carbon sink that removes CO2 from the atmosphere.

England have implemented a single-use plastic ban

In England, a ban on disposable plastic plates, utensils, and specific types of polystyrene cups and containers became effective on Sunday (1st October 2023).

Exposing the deceptive art of greenwashing

Holding businesses accountable for their carbon footprint is key when addressing climate change, however, greenwashing allows companies to mislead consumers and is becoming a major problem.

Antarctica’s alarmingly low sea ice levels

Scientists suggest that the record-warm oceans, changes in ocean currents and winds, and the developing El Niño phenomenon may all be contributing factors to the alarmingly low sea ice levels in Antarctica this year.

Italian mountain forests face irreversible climate change transformation

As the current climate crisis continues to grow, Italian mountain forests and their fragile ecosystems could undergo unrecognisable transformations.

AI and the environment: Could artificial intelligence help build a pollen jigsaw

An emerging system that integrates high-speed imaging with artificial intelligence holds the potential to assist researchers in creating a comprehensive record of contemporary and past environmental transformations.

Curiosity Rover spots possible seasonal climate patterns on early Mars

Recent findings from the Curiosity Rover unveil clues about climate patterns on early Mars Mud cracks suggest high-frequency wet-dry cycles.

Largest cruise ship on Earth to embark in early 2024

In early 2024, Royal Caribbean International is set to introduce the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, an astounding 365-meter-long vessel that dwarfs even the Titanic.

UK pledges £3 billion to support green growth in Zambia

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces a new partnership for green growth in Zambia, with ambitious targets.

EU-China research thrives amid environmental focus

EU-China research relations focus on environment-centred projects amid geopolitical challenges and pandemic disruptions.

RNA editing allows octopuses to adjust to cold temperatures

Researchers reveal how octopuses utilise RNA editing to alter their protein function, allowing them to acclimatise faster when encountering low temperatures Animals' ability to adapt...

Breakthrough method discovered detects nanoplastics instantly

TU Wien's breakthrough method using Raman scattering and a gold grid can conduct detect individual nanoplastic detection in milliseconds.

Urban heat disparities: Exploring inequality and environmental impact

The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied US cities, uncovering urban heat disparities in air temperature variations among demographic groups, particularly between Black and white residents.

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