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Life PeatCarbon Project: The role of peatlands for climate change mitigation
Dr. biol. Māra Pakalne from the University of Latvia provides insights into the LIFE PeatCarbon project by exploring the significance of peatlands in mitigating climate change.
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in wastewaters
Despite progress in wastewater treatment, PPCPs like medications and personal care products continue to enter ecosystems, threatening aquatic life. Since 2020, the Bow River Ecosystem Health Assessment project in Alberta, Canada, has been evaluating the impact of treated wastewater on the Bow River.
LIFE4ZOO: Sustainable water circulation in zoos
LIFE4ZOO is a project dedicated to sustainable water circulation for the future of zoos, as explained by experts Tomáš Lederer, Petr Kvapil and Paola Sepúlveda-Ruiz.
Primate exposure to anthropogenic pollutants: Interactions with the gut microbiome and neuroendocrine SYSTEM
Michael Wasserman of Indiana University discusses interactions among the chemical exposome, microbes, and hormones in wild primates.
Climate change reduced the labour share in the 21st Century
Masahiro Yoshida, from Waseda University’s Department of Political Science and Economics, presents a new theory and evidence linking climate change to the decline of labour share.
Innovation and sustainability in the geosciences
John Marshall, the Director at Skrinkle Reservoir Geology, examines innovation and sustainability in the field of geosciences.
Volcanism, volcanic ash, and its role in forest ecology and management
Mark Kimsey, the Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, discusses volcanism, volcanic ash, and their roles in forest ecology and management.
Shaping the future of circular and sustainable urban mobility
Advancing circular and sustainable urban mobility and logistics are essential for the future of Europe’s green transition and achieving the European Union’s (EU) climate neutrality goal by 2050, as highlighted here by Irene Jubany from the Eurecat Technology Centre.
Consciousness research: The science that changes everything for CEOs
Find out here why the world’s most successful business leaders are embracing consciousness research to drive sustainable transformation.
Europe’s mineral raw materials challenge: balancing strategic needs with environmental protection
W. Eberhard Falck and Vitor Correia of the International Raw Materials Observatory examine the EU’s challenges in securing mineral raw materials while protecting the environment and ensuring democratic governance.
Protecting the environment and human health from persistent, mobile, and toxic substances
PMT substances pose a worrying impact to human health and the environment. This article highlights why it’s crucial to recognize the need for integrated prevention and remediation strategies to effectively combat the challenges these pollutants present.
Solar wind can provoke earthquakes: Possible magnetosphere-solid earth tornado
This article explores the potential influence of solar wind on earthquake occurrences, drawing on findings that show a correlation between strong earthquakes and geomagnetic storms, particularly in areas beneath the polar cusp during storm events.
COP30 in Belém: A new horizon for climate leadership
Professor Richard Beardsworth looks ahead to COP30 in Belém, considering whether this could represent a new era for climate leadership with Brazil positioned to lead, at least in partnership with other major actors.
Addressing the environmental impact of healthcare is a vital step to combat the climate...
Daniel G. Rainham and Sean D. Christie from Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health discuss the key areas where efforts should be directed to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare.
Water pollution in the textile industry: An urgent call for sustainable innovation
For business leaders and scientific professionals, addressing water pollution is crucial for the environment, economy, regulatory compliance, and public reputation. Victor Durand at Ever Dye highlights this issue in the textile industry and urgently calls for sustainable innovation.
Carbon capture surfaces: Supporting Canada’s agricultural sector and climate ambitions
Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as it addresses climate change and creates economic opportunities for farmers. Beth McDaniel, JD from Reactive Surfaces explains how.
Unlocking sustainable proteins: Clover grass and lucerne as a future food source
The world faces a dual challenge: reducing the environmental impact of food production while ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality proteins. New membrane filtration method enables us to produce food-grade proteins free of green color, grassy taste and odor.
A comprehensive overview of the EU deforestation regulation
Dr Christopher Gilbert at Biena Consulting Srl offers a comprehensive overview of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which aims to reduce the European Union’s contribution to deforestation, thereby minimising greenhouse gas emissions and combating global biodiversity loss.
Biodiversity data and ongoing monitoring: Eyes on the ground and in the sky
Monitoring biodiversity loss is hindered by current data sources. The B-Cubed project, funded by Horizon Europe, aims to create harmonised, policy-ready indicators to support evidence-based decisions on biodiversity, climate, pollution, and land use, aiding the Green Deal objectives.
Cracking the code of active volcanoes
Through the Horizon 2020-funded IMPROVE project, European scientists are deploying cutting-edge tools to reveal the hidden dynamics of Earth’s most powerful forces.
