Environment Related Content
How do we solve a problem like plastic pollution?
René Garello, IEEE fellow and Professor at IMT Atlantique, discusses how data analytics is being used to track the circulation of plastic in the ocean and help scientists to ensure sustainability.
Gove confirms ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed a ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds in England, following overwhelming public support for the move.
South Africa and global energy issues
After being substantially weakened by accusations of corruption, South Africa’s national energy supplier Eskom has been forced to undertake load shedding to help the country’s struggling infrastructure survive in terms of global energy issues.
£10 million government fund awarded to plant over 130,000 trees
A new £10 million plan will see more than 130,000 trees planted across England’s towns and cities, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces.
How is the gas and oil industry using technology to be more sustainable?
The gas and oil industry has turned to technology to be more sustainable in today's environmentally conscious world.
Government awards £25 million to zero-emission transport innovations
Projects across the country are set to benefit from £25 million government investment to develop ground-breaking zero-emission transport innovations.
How can you help to reduce climate change?
Bio-D has listed some easy ways that you can help to reduce climate change and your individual impact on the planet.
Supporting biodiversity in UK Overseas Territories
A 10 week Call for Evidence has been launched by the UK Government today (Friday, 10 May) to gather knowledge on safeguarding biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories.
APAC countries shifting towards sustainable environment
Asia Pacific (APAC) countries are adopting several strategies and roadmaps to achieve the renewable energy target designated by their nations.
UK requires an immediate ban on single-use products
Single-use products should be banned immediately to prevent further damage the environment, business waste and recycling experts have said.
Government awards £4 million to cut food waste
The government has awarded more than £4 million to four redistribution organisations across England to help overcome barriers to cut food waste.
EU must prioritise biodiversity and climate change
European Committee of the Regions President calls on EU to step up efforts in response to "profoundly alarming" UN report: The EU must prioritise biodiversity.
Risk of rising oceans: How fast are the Arctic ice caps changing?
As the arctic ice caps are melting causing the risk of rising sea levels, Professor Martin Sharp of the University of Alberta discusses the speed of change.
Solar heat is melting the world’s largest Antarctic ice shelf
An international team of researchers found that the largest Antarctic ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall ice shelf average due to solar heating of the surrounding ocean surface.
How can we improve the efficiency of handling food to reduce food waste?
With up 90% of food wasted and lost before the product even reaches supermarket shelves Robin Travis, Managing Director at Renby Ltd explores how to improve the efficiency of handling food and erasing double handling.
UK Green Building Council announces framework for net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050.
UK parliament to discuss declaring “climate emergency”
Today, a Labour-led debate is being held by UK Parliament to discuss the possibility of declaring a “climate emergency” in the wake of Extinction Rebellion protests.
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is essential to the public’s respiratory health
As London’s new Ultra Low Emissions Zones (ULEZ) came into effect this month, a new animation highlights the effects that air pollution has on the public's respiratory health.
How are water-sports groups aiding cleaner oceans?
From joggers picking up bottles as they go, to global sporting bodies pledging to tackle plastic head on, athletes, enthusiasts and sporting amateurs are collaborating to fight for cleaner oceans.
Disposable BBQs ‘should be banned’ to prevent further devastating wildfires
As wildfires race through even more acres of British countryside this week, calls are being made to ban disposable BBQ's to prevent further damage.