Linking consumption and production
James Lomax from the Economy Division at UN Environment offers his thoughts on the policy priorities for global food systems
New data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in ocean litter around the UK
In 2016 there was a dramatic rise in ocean litter around the UK, with a high number of plastic items found on the seabed compared to the previous year
UN warns governments over greenhouse gas emissions gap
The UN has warned that the emissions gap between government greenhouse gas targets and current levels is 'unacceptable' and needs to be reduced
How communities are strengthening their food systems
Assistant vice president of programmes at American Farmland Trust, Julia Freedgood explains the challenges around the increasing demands to food systems
Environmental toxicology in the regulation of chemicals
A group of experts at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry-Europe shed light on the environmental risk assessment of chemicals
Changes in the Arctic and Antarctic under global warming
Yamanouchi & H. Enmoto from the National Institute of Polar Research explore the abrupt and potentially worrying changes in the Arctic today
Gove warns of ‘eradication of soil fertility’ due to intensive farming
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has warned that intensive farming could lead the 'fundamental eradication' of soil fertility
Water and Agriculture in Europe
Commissioner Phil Hogan recently shared his thoughts on the role of agriculture in water sustainability, during a speech at European Policy Centre Dialogue
The role of algae in sustaining our planet – past, present and future
Dr. Jaime L. Toney from the University of Glasgow highlights the vital role of algae in human existence, in both shaping and understanding the planet
WWF warns 40% of UK rivers are polluted with sewage
The WWF has warned that UK rivers being polluted with sewage from water treatment sites presents a health risk for both humans and wildlife
Science and Policy in the Arctic States
Ambassador Aleksi Härkönen provides a compelling glimpse of the organisation’s efforts on climate change and pollution in the Arctic States
Human sperm cells, the overlooked sentinel of our living environment
Luigi Montano of the Local Health Authority (ASL) Salerno and Alberto Mantovani from Istituto Superiore di Sanità explore how pollution affects sperm cells
The European union explores new approaches to marine health
Karmenu Vella explains how EU policies will innovate our approach to oceans and help to ensure the marine health of our planet
The future of the natural environment
The UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove sets out his vision for the future of the natural environment
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Ivory trade ban set for the UK
The UK government is set to impose an ivory trade ban at all levels in order to reduce demand, protecting African elephants
An ivory trade ban...
The Smart City Charter and the missing link to climate resilience
Prof Dr Daniela Jacob, Climate Service Centre Germany, highlights the Smart City Charter and what it means for the future of cities
New bovine TB advisory service hopes to protect cattle in the UK
A new advisory scheme will allow UK farmers with at-risk cattle to access expert advice and protect their cows against bovine TB
Catholic Church set to make huge divestment from fossil fuels
The Catholic Church has pledged to make a huge divestment from fossil fuels in a record move honouring St Francis of Assisi
Methane from cattle 11% higher than previously thought
Methane from cattle is estimated to be 11% higher than previously expected, presenting a bigger challenge in the fight against climate change
Michael Gove visits Northern Ireland to discuss post Brexit agriculture
Environment Secretary Michael Gove visited Northern Ireland to discuss opportunities for post Brexit agriculture partnerships with the country
