Circular economy strategies would tip balance in battle against dangerous climate change, says...
The world can maximise the chances of avoiding dangerous climate change by moving to a circular economy, according to a report from Netherlands-based social...
Observers respond to the government’s Clean Air Strategy
The government’s new Clean Air Strategy, announced on 14 January, made noises that suggested a bolder, more conscientious approach to tackling the public health...
New guide will help organisations reduce emissions and achieve international targets, says IChemE Energy...
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Energy Centre has launched a good practice guide in energy and resource efficiency that it says will help...
Why use biological products?
Dr Chris Charles, Wastewater and Water Treatment specialist at Genesis Biosciences – the first company to develop and manufacture its own microbial and antimicrobial cleaning products – discusses the benefits of using biological products as an alternative solution to tackle odour issues in the wastewater and water treatment industry
Fresh start anticipated for Aberdeen WWTW
Scottish Water has confirmed it will take back ownership of four treatment plants in the north-east of Scotland
Microbiologists set sights on landfill bacteria
Scientists at the TSU Biological Institute have launched a research project aimed at better understanding the bacteria behind waste decomposition
Technology firm wins smart city odour monitoring deal in Kuwait
Environmental management technology firm Envirosuite has picked up a contract to provide a city-wide odour monitoring and management system in Kuwait
Plant hedges to combat near-road pollution exposure, suggests study
Plant hedges to combat near-road pollution exposure, suggests study
Air monitoring service launches in Brighton
The University of Brighton has launched online air quality data so residents can see which times and days were more polluted than others.
The service...
Majority of car makers face huge fines for missing CO2 emissions targets, consultancy predicts
Innovation and transformation consultancy PA Consulting’s annual forecast of car manufacturers’ performance against mandatory EU CO2 emissions targets suggests that eight out of 13...
Newly discovered microbes guzzle greenhouse gases (and maybe oil spills)
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin’s Marine Science Institute have discovered nearly two dozen new types of microbes, many of which use...
Leading states and regions decarbonizing at double the rate of G20 governments, says report
State and regional governments are responding to the threat of climate change faster than their national counterparts, according to a new report released on...
Trials completed on world’s first ultra low carbon and sulphur drop in ‘bio-fuel oil’
What is claimed to be the world’s first zero emission, ‘drop in’ Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)-equivalent marine biofuel has successfully completed trials, according to...
PM sensor for portable devices now available
The firm behind the odour sensor on the CAT S61 smartphone has now made available a particulate matter sensor for portable applications
Case study: Indoor air quality monitoring eases staff concern
A case study article from equipment rental firm Ashtead Technology
As a Health Safety and Environmental Consultant, Matthew Brown has experienced increased numbers of enquiries...
In-car device removes pollutants “in six minutes”
Swedish firm Blueair has launched an intelligent air purifier for cars
Conference seminar to focus on Clean Air Zones
The Air Quality & Emissions event will include a seminar organised by the EIC on 21st November focusing on solutions for the management and delivery of CAZs
Going beyond exhaust fumes
A new competition from Innovate UK is to invest almost £5 million to reduce the cause of emissions from vehicles, minimise the amount of particulates released into the air, and improve air quality
Long-lived wood products are significant carbon capturers, says study
Can the way we use wood mitigate climate change and support the bioeconomy? The answer is yes, according to a new PhD thesis from...
Study day offers up-to-date guidance on odour management
Specialist odour consultancy Silsoe Odours is offering a one-day course on odour management on 31 January 2019. It is seemingly the only CPD-Certified odour...
