Recycling rates in England drop to new low
Recycling rates in England drop to a new low which could lead to the UK missing EU targets, according to new government figures
The figures...
Wet regions of earth getting wetter, analysis shows
Wet regions of Earth are getting wetter and dry regions are getting drier, according to new research from Southampton University
However, the research, which was...
UCD and Origin unveil €17.6m crop science research partnership
A new €17.6m precision agriculture and crop science research partnership has been established between UCD and Origin, supported by Science Foundation Ireland
The agri-services group...
Norway’s Arctic strategy: Innovation and sustainability
As M F Warrender writes, Norway’s Arctic strategy revolves around making the region innovative and sustainable - economically and environmentally
Now more than ever the Arctic...
Keep ban on neonicotinoids, wildlife groups urge government
The UK’s leading wildlife, conservation and environment groups are calling for the government to retain and extend a ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees
In...
MEPs declare war on wildlife trafficking
MEPs have declared war on wildlife trafficking and voted for tough measures to combat the growing illegal trade of wildlife products
Wildlife trafficking is estimated...
UK ratifies Paris climate agreement
The UK government ratified the Paris climate agreement this week after a 21-day period for parliamentary scrutiny expired with no objections
The Paris climate agreement...
Measuring the fever of the glaciers’ firn and ice
The firn and ice of glaciers can be at temperatures far below freezing point, writes Professor Martin Hoelzle of the University of Fribourg
Glacial ice...
Five-year plan to reduce flood risk in York
A new five-year plan to protect and reduce flood risk in the City of York has been announced today
The plan sets out the Environment...
Global CO2 emissions plateau as US coal declines
A decline in US coal consumption in the last year and China's economic slowdown are said to have played a significant role in helping...
Alternative feed sources for Norwegian sheep
Dr. Vibeke Lind, senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) outlines the work of her research team to develop nutritional alternative...
A collaborative journey to greener chemicals
Kylie Vincent, Holly Reeve and colleagues at Oxford University are working on ways to make greener chemicals, which with government funding could soon be...
Flood management needs new governance model, say MPs
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are demanding an overhaul of flood management in England in a report published today
MPs from the Environment,...
Raising policy awareness of the impacts of climate change
Climate change tool IMPACT2C has made significant strides in understanding the impacts of global warming. Professor Dr Daniela Jacob at the Climate Service Center Germany explains
How can we use maths to predict the impacts of climate change?
Robert Grant, Professor at the University of Alberta looks at predicting the effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems with a mathematical model…
Changes in...
Smart active house building
Peder Vejsig Pedersen from Cenergia Energy Consultants looks at how integrated PV solutions can be used for smart house building...
At the same time as the...
Support for Europe’s farmers
AG highlights how the European Commission is continually supporting farmers and rural communities.
The agriculture sector is integral to economic development throughout Europe, and even...
Air quality in working environments
Blanca Beato Arribas, Asset Performance Team Leader at BSRIA sheds light on how indoor air quality can impact working environments.
Indoor environments may feel like...
The overuse of antimicrobial agents in agriculture
Raymond J. Turner, PhD, and Natalie Gugala, PhD Graduate student, University of Calgary discuss the increasing use of metal antimicrobials and the importance of research into mechanisms...
An integrated approach to climate change
Floriane Cappelletti and David Donnerer from the Covenant of Mayors Office outline how the organisation will play a key role in achieving the EU’s...
