Bank holiday beachgoers urged to take rubbish home to reduce littering
With millions set to hit the beach this Bank Holiday weekend, beachgoers are urged to take their rubbish home to save our seaside resorts and coastal beauty spots from turning into dumping grounds
Environmental undergraduate research: Creating a generation of citizen scientists one local problem at a...
On environmental undergraduate research, Professors Tom Landerholm and Kelly McDonald discuss their plan to focus all of their students on the research needed for a local river to recover
Laser spacecraft due to be launched into orbit is set to revolutionise weather forecasting
A British-built satellite equipped with a 3.4-Kilowatt laser is set to be launched into space this evening and could revolutionise weather forecasting
Do we need to rethink how we design public spaces, with smarter integrated security?
Ian Robinson, Director of Business Development at RWS Ltd, has managed and installed key security projects for the national infrastructure and government agencies worldwide. He asks if we need to rethink how we design public spaces, with smarter integrated security in mind.
The infrastructural revolution: Enabling smarter and more liveable cities
Chris Fry, Director, Infrastructure & Regeneration, Ramboll explores how the infrastructural revolution is enabling smarter and more liveable cities.
New protein plastics for a future sustainable society
Mikael Hedenqvist, Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides a fascinating glimpse into research on the development of protein plastics
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Environmental farming scheme given green light
The Environment Secretary has today announced that the Payment by Results (PBR) project will be the first agri-environment scheme directly funded by the UK
Research reveals how communities tackle multiple challenges of rural living
Rural communities are coming together to improve their quality of life but feel as though they are becoming more remote, according to research from The Prince’s Countryside Fund and Scotland’s Rural College
New voluntary guide to help farmers reduce ammonia emissions
A new guide has been released which sets out simple steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions to help improve air quality.
Government consider new measures to prevent the misuse of drones
The government is yet to consult on new measures to prevent the misuse of drones, including on-the-spot fines and the ability to seize the offending drones.
Environment Agency’s Yellow Fish campaign reminds the public not to pollute
The Environment Agency is using imagery of yellow fish to alert people on the Kent coast to what happens when they pour fat, oils or other waste down their yard drains or road gullies.
Government release updated National Planning Policy Framework
The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Water company fined for unpermitted pollution
Northumbrian Water Ltd has been fined for unpermitted discharges of untreated sewage following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
2.7 million motorists denied new E10 petrol, report claims
A new report has revealed that more than 2.7 million motorists are being denied use of the optimal greener petrol and are witnessing a poorer performance in their vehicles using the existing E5 petrol.
Environment Agency improves incident response to tackle impacts of dry weather
The Environment Agency has stepped up its incident response to tackle the impacts of continued dry weather, following the driest June since 1925
Government salutes pioneering females in British farming at Royal Welsh Show
Leading women from the food and farming sectors from around the country will join Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns at an event to celebrate Welsh women’s contributions to British farming at the Royal Welsh Show today
HS2 to provide opportunities for people and businesses in Sheffield
HS2 is set to provide huge opportunities for people and businesses looking to start, grow or relocate to Sheffield according to Edward Highfield, Sheffield City Council’s Director of City Growth.
Agriculture industry has highest death rate, report shows
The latest report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that the agriculture industry still has the highest rate of fatal injuries compared to any other sector.
Ocean sciences: Advancing the frontiers of knowledge
The activities of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), a section of the National Science Foundation (NSF), in advancing the frontiers of knowledge around ocean sciences, are reviewed here by Open Access Government
Genomics of thermotolerance – helping beef cattle adapt to the climate change
Developing genomic tools for increased thermotolerance in beef cattle is imperative, says University of Florida’s Associate Professor Raluca Mateescu