Soil information for European environmental policy
The recent announcement “4 pour 1000” by the French Minister of Agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, communicating a new concept for mitigating climate change through...
Investing in a greener future
EU Commissioner for the Environment Karmenu Vella explains how the EU’s LIFE programme can contribute to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and sustainable future
Natural resources underpin our...
The gender dimensions of climate change and mental health
Recent participatory research from the Canadian North adds nuance to global literature on gender, climate change, and mental wellbeing
Climate change has been identified as...
Nearly zero energy building solutions
The background of building renovation in both Nordic and European projects, where actual energy use is quite often 30-40% higher in practice compared to...
Rapid change of the Arctic climate system and its global influences
Dr Takashi Yamanouchi from the National Institute of Polar Research highlights the Green Network of Excellence (GRENE) Arctic Climate Change Research project and its...
The UK’s potential for solar energy
Freelance writer Russell Bowes discusses the potential of solar power in meeting the UK’s energy demands...
Following the momentous decisions made at the COP21 talks in Paris...
Npower to pay £26m over billing and complaints failures
Npower are to pay out one of the largest settlements agreed between Ofgem and a “big six” energy supplier…
Following failures to deal with inaccurate...
Benefits for UK fishermen following tough negotiations in Europe
Reforms to the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy will lead to improvements in fish stocks, substantial quota increases and a more profitable industry, the government...
Probiotics on poultry gut health research
The chicken industry has become one of the fastest growing livestock industries around the world due to the demand for high quality protein by...
EU agriculture industry needs greater innovation
Leading agriculture and food organisations have reiterated the call for a greater push to increase innovation within the sector…
Innovation should be considered during every...
Multi-million pound energy efficiency programme for NHS Tayside
Investors have committed £15.4m funding to a new energy efficiency project for NHS Tayside…
Aviva Investors have committed £15.4m to a new energy efficiency project...
Government closes coal-fired power stations to make way for gas
The government have announced they are closing coal-fired power stations with a view of gas to become “central” to the UK’s energy supply…
Fuel Poverty: lower bills and healthier homes
Maria Wardrobe, Director of External Affairs at National Energy Action outlines the importance of tackling fuel poverty in the UK…
Fuel poverty remains a bigger killer...
Producing a clean renewable source of energy
According to the projected growth of the world population and consistent global development, it is increasingly difficult to satisfy our world with sufficient food...
Volcanic hazard assessment and risk management
The impact of a natural event such as a volcanic eruption can significantly disrupt human life. The long periods of quiescence that are quite...
Let us take stock of our situation regarding Earth’s climate
1. Climate change is not a hoax. It is real and is happening now. The global average temperature is steadily increasing and there is...
Mountains and Climate Change
It is well known that the current rate of warming in response to increasing ‘greenhouse-gas’ concentrations (e.g. CO2) is amplified at high latitudes and...
Agriculture and climate change
Agriculture both contributes to, and is affected by climate change. The EU needs to reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions from agriculture and adapt its food-production...
Organic farming isn’t bad, but sustainable agriculture is better
Gavin Whitmore, Senior Manager – Biodiversity at the European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) looks at how integrated pest management supports the sustainable intensification of agriculture
Society...
Direct support for EU farmers
The EU’s recent €500m aid package is good news for European farmers and agri-food markets, writes EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan
Market difficulties and price...
