Environment

How air pollution threatens health and what we can do

Air pollution poses a significant environmental health risk, resulting in approximately 6.7 million premature deaths annually due to both ambient and household air pollution....

The European Ocean Pact: Unlocking a resilient and prosperous future

Charlina Vitcheva at the European Commission leads us through the European Ocean Pact policy, which unlocks a resilient and prosperous future.

Land use reduces the Earth’s carbon storage by 24%

LMU researchers find human land use has cut Earth’s natural carbon storage in plants and soils by 24% - a significant loss threatening climate stability.

Environmental toxins and water pollution: Consequences for human health

Water pollution from environmental toxins poses a serious threat to global health, especially for vulnerable populations. Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support & Awareness Foundation UK, discusses the mechanisms of pollution and the health effects.

Ancient Arctic secrets: i2B “Into The Blue” Arctic Ocean Expedition 2025

A landmark expedition sets sail today, August 15, 2025, from UiT, The Arctic University of Norway. The "Into The Blue" team will collect geological archives, revealing how the Arctic's past "warmer-than-present" conditions shed light on our future.

A brief history of Wallace’s Ternate house

Hydrogeologist Paul Whincup explains why the Alfred Russel Wallace house on Ternate is one of the most significant scientific historical sites in Indonesia.

Ancient predator’s dietary shift offers clues for surviving climate change

New research on the fossilised teeth of an ancient predator reveals how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted its diet to survive extreme global warming, offering lessons in climate adaptation for wildlife today.

The true value of forests can’t be logged

We must rethink how we value forests as the climate and biodiversity crises worsen, urges Willem Ferwerda of Commonland.

AI revives microscopy for fast, low-cost soil health testing

Researchers have developed an AI-powered optical microscope system that enables fast, low-cost soil health testing by detecting fungal biomass.

CBE JU workshop spotlights breakthroughs in bio‑based materials for agriculture

A first-of-its-kind workshop hosted by CBE JU brought together leading researchers and industry voices to explore how bio-based solutions are reshaping the future of farming and packaging across Europe.

Breakthrough in microplastic monitoring hopes to protect health and the environment

As microplastics increasingly become part of everyday life, it’s essential to understand their impact on the environment and human health.

A new look into Earth’s deep interior

Nearly 3,000 kilometers beneath Earth's surface is a puzzling zone known as the D" (D double-prime) layer.

Study links rising temperatures to increased women’s cancer rates in Middle East

A study on Middle Eastern countries has linked higher temperatures to an increased risk of women's cancers, including breast, and ovarian.

EU environment policy: Nature, biodiversity, the circular economy and chemicals

Explore EU environment policy, illustrated by the examples of nature, biodiversity, the circular economy and chemicals, with Open Access Government.

Key stakeholders unite to drive growth in Scotland’s agri-food sector

Today (30 April 2025), Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill hears from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chain.

Carbon capture’s role in the pursuit of Net Zero

To what extent is Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage becoming a critical technology in achieving Net Zero emissions globally? Nico Schmaeling at John Crane explains

Global agriculture, marine, and coastal areas focus

Open Access Government addresses salient global environmental challenges, in particular, on the topics of international agriculture, marine and coastal protection.

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