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
Climate change: Learning how to negotiate on behalf of the planet
Johanna Bocklet, Research Associate at the Institute of Energy Economics, University of Cologne shares her views on climate change, focussing on learning how to negotiate on behalf of the planet
The research priorities for the cereals and oilseeds sector
Tim Isaac, Head of Arable at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board shares his thoughts on research into the cereals & oilseeds sector
The synergistic use of atmospheric data from space: from research to operational products
Ugo Cortesi (IFAC-CNR), on behalf of the AURORA Consortium, explains the synergistic use of atmospheric data from space
Promoting polar science in the United States
The work of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), part of the National Science Foundation (NSF), is examined here by Open Access Government
Understanding earth and environmental processes
Open Access Government explores the work of the public-sector body, the British Geological Survey (BGS), in helping us to understand earth and environmental processes
Genomics and precision agriculture: A perfect match for improving farm sustainability
Nicolas Friggens, coordinator of the GenTORE project at INRA, France reveals why genomics and precision agriculture are a perfect match for improving farm sustainability
A call for innovation in food production
An eco-friendly food production and healthier food will save the world in the view of horticulturist at the Swedish University of Agriculture, HĂĄkan Sandin
Preparedness can help your organisation survive the unexpected
Daren Howell from Sungard Availability Services explains exactly how preparedness can help your organisation survive the unexpected.
Oceans heated by volcanic ridges and seamounts
Dr Karen Bemis from Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey gives a fascinating explanation of how oceans are heated by volcanic ridges and seamounts
Environmental Toxicology: How chemicals interact with environmental species and human physiology
The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) give a detailed perspective on environmental toxicology, a life science discipline that seeks to understand how chemicals, both natural and man-made, can interact with environmental species and human physiology to cause harm
The importance of protecting the UK’s environment post-Brexit
Keith Taylor MEP, Green Party Member from the European Parliament for the South East region, shares with us his thoughts on the importance of protecting the UK’s environment post-Brexit, including air pollution.
The future of green shipping in the Baltic Sea
HELCOM Secretariat’s Markus Helavuori and Alexey Bakhtov provide an update on the future of green shipping in the Baltic Sea
Endocrine disrupting chemicals: The issue of mixtures toxicity assessment
Alberto Mantovani from Istituto Superiore di Sanità , Roma – Italy sheds light on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC), including discussion of mixtures toxicity assessment
Local communites between Crewe and Birmingham to benefit from ÂŁ8 million HS2 funding
Nusrat Ghani announced that £8 million of government funding will create new woodlands and deliver safer roads on the route of Britain’s new railway system.
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Helping the EU to implement Sustainable Development Goals
Commissioner Phil Hogan shared his views on how the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is helping to shape the EU to implement Sustainable Development Goals, during a speech he delivered on 11th May 2018 at the at German Catholic Days, Muenster in Germany
Air matters… everywhere! Why our lungs need good quality air indoors
Isabel Proaño Gómez, Communications Manager at European Federation of Allergies and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA) explains why air matters, for everybody, everywhere (H2)
Mid-sized cities: The key to inclusive growth in the UK
Cllr Peter Box, Chair of Key Cities takes the stance that mid-sized cities are key to inclusive growth in the UK