The European Commission is asking for public feedback on its updated Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework. The SSbD Framework is a tool that is designed to support the development of safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals and materials.
A University of Cambridge study reveals that prolonged outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia.
New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by disrupting metabolism and affecting blood sugar regulation.
A new £50 million MRC centre led by the University of Manchester will investigate how environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, aiming to uncover new prevention and treatment strategies.
The European Commission has posted the new Roadmap towards Nature Credits, which will reward nature-positive actions while also boosting private investment in environmental restoration.
Thousands in the Pacific Northwest face a heightened flood risk, not just from rising sea levels, but from the land itself potentially sinking. A new study details how a major earthquake could drastically expand vulnerable coastal areas.
A new satellite method will revolutionise CO2 tracking, using NO2 as a proxy. This breakthrough offers precise emission monitoring, crucial for climate action. It enables localised to national-level assessments, enhancing global efforts to combat climate change.
New research conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University as revealed new ways to reduce the risks of devastating wildfires while promoting healthier forests and combating climate change.
Facing escalating climate threats, Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health launched C-ARCH. The "solutions lab" will drive global research, forge partnerships, and develop strategies to combat climate change's health impacts, prioritising vulnerable communities and practical resilience.
Ingmar Høgøy, CEO and Founder of Greentech Innovators, explores solutions to environmental issues related to food waste and landfill sites. He emphasises the need for collaboration among innovators, politicians, and investors.
Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant at intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose, shares her expertise on decarbonising the textiles industry and creating sustainable fashion.
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a funding opportunity aimed at restoring the forest products economy and creating jobs within the forestry sector.
Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model.
Scientists and economists have warned against the use of government subsidies, even when they are aimed at promoting environmentally friendly practices.
![Figure 1 - The figure illustrates the diversity and multi-scale nature of the structures in the Galaxy. The first two lines are real astronomical images, which go from the galactic disk itself and down to the planet-forming disks. The last two lines are generated from numerical simulations and aim to understand and interpret the observations. [adapted from Facchini et al. 2025, Göller et al. 2025, Hennebelle et al. 2022, Lebreuilly et al. 2024, Molinari et al. 2016, 2025, Reissl et al. 2016]](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/figure.png)
