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Flood risk in Pacific Northwest is increasing due to earthquake and rising sea levels

Environment
Thousands in the Pacific Northwest face a heightened flood risk, not just from rising sea levels, but from the land itself potentially sinking. A new study details how a major earthquake could drastically expand vulnerable coastal areas.

Climate report reveals mass burning across EU

Environment
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented its 21st edition Annual Report on Forest Fires, documenting worsening mass burning across Europe.

Climate report finds “broad exemptions” in UK fossil fuel policy

Government
The International Development Committee published criticism of existing UK climate strategy today (26 October) - pointing out "broad exemptions" in UK fossil fuel policy.

50% of UK drivers will switch to electric vehicles within 10 years

Transport
According to ONS data, over 50% of UK drivers are willing to switch to electric vehicles within the next decade - theoretically, well in time for the zero emissions by 2050 goal.

Some countries disagree with IPCC recommendations on fossil fuel

Environment
According to documents seen by the BBC, some countries disagreed with fossil fuel phase-out plans recommended by the IPCC Report.

EU push new engagement strategy with Arctic region

Government
The European Commission has revealed a new strategy for relations with the Arctic region, to secure access to rare earth minerals.

Air pollution killed 1.1 million people across Africa in one year

Environment
In 2019, 1.1 million people across Africa died because of air pollution - which "threatens to increase" as cities expand in line with economic growth.

Study reveals Amazon rainforest now releases more carbon than it stores

Environment
The destruction of the Amazon rainforest influences how much carbon is released - now, scientists reveal that damaged, not-yet-destroyed areas are releasing carbon faster than the rainforest can store it.

Factory farming, zoonotic disease and the risk of pandemics

Agriculture
Compassion in World Farming Research Manager dissects some of the dangers of the factory farming industry, discussing the spread of zoonotic diseases.

Babies consume 10 times as many microplastics as adults

Environment
In a study conducted on babies in New York, scientists found that babies contain 10 times as many microplastics as adults - raising serious questions about how exposure happens.

The benefits of introducing clean air zones

Environment
Anna Cartledge, partner and planning expert at law firm Shakespeare Martineau comments on the introduction of clean air zones around the world.

Lowering environmental impact: Combining SESAR solutions in an operational environment

Transport
Wilfred Rouwhorst, Project Coordinator of PJ.37 ITARO, discusses the importance of boosting SESAR Solutions toward pre-deployment whilst minimising the environmental impact.

Application of the marine magnetic survey

Research & Innovation
Gwo-Shyh Song from Global Aqua Survey, with Hsiu-Wen Huang from National Taiwan University, walk us through the application of the marine magnetic survey.

Electric buses – simulation provides a roadmap for greener public transport

Transport
Electric buses are breaking through in city transportation. VTT Smart eFleet simulation service, created by VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland, helps to plan the optimal solution.

Bringing on the hydrogen revolution – turning hype into growing business

Research & Innovation
The hydrogen revolution is getting closer and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is set to lead the way in this development, here we learn more.

WHO leader says “there is no vaccine for the climate crisis”

Environment
A new editorial, published across 220 journals, expresses the climate concerns of healthcare professionals and researchers - with Dr Ghebreyesus saying "there is no vaccine for the climate crisis".

Study finds wildfire smoke exposure risks premature births

Health & Social Care
Researchers have found that wildfire smoke exposure can be responsible for premature births, a health consequence which is "likely to increase".
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