Brighton research on boat pollution inspires international project
A UK marine biologist’s research into fibreglass pollution in shellfish has inspired a UN-endorsed international project to tackle the growing issue of “invisible pollution”...
BNG reforms welcomed but uncertainty and nature concerns remain
On 16 April the UK government published its response to a consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) across minor, medium...
Scientists edge closer to solving one of water’s deepest mysteries
Water behaves in ways that defy simple explanation. Unlike most liquids, it reaches its maximum density not at its freezing point, but at 4...
Anger as potential Site of Special Scientific Interest sand dunes are destroyed
Wildlife experts say they have been left devastated by the continued intentional destruction of dune habitat on the Ardeer Peninsula in Ayrshire by its...
Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, warns research
New research appears to show how Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, is under threat from commercial sand dredging.
Sand dredging is...
Seabirds reveal global mercury distribution in oceans
Mercury released into the oceans affects marine environments worldwide. Traditionally, its distribution and quantity have been estimated using marine biogeochemical simulation models.
A recent international...
War-time fall out: Cut fertilisers to improve UK security and benefit nature, says charity
While there is relief at the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran, commentators continue to warn of ongoing uncertainty for fuel supplies and...
Government backs space and AI technologies to boost farm productivity and nature recovery
Seven British businesses have secured a share of £560,000 in government funding to develop satellite and artificial intelligence technologies designed to transform farming, support...
Study links falling phosphorus levels to ecological improvements in English rivers
A new report from the Environment Agency and the University of Stirling looks at the links between phosphorus concentrations and ecology in English rivers....
‘Extinct’ butterfly seen across England in suspected de-extinction process
A butterfly classed as extinct in the UK for more than 30 years has been seen at sites across southern England.
Eagle-eyed nature lovers have...
Study will explore the underwater noise impact of tidal energy
The University of Manchester will lead a new research project to understand how noise generated by tidal-stream turbines travels through the marine environment and...
Wiltshire pilot explores landfill gas-powered food production
A pilot project in Wiltshire explores the possibilities of turning landfill sites into low carbon, affordable fruit and vegetable production hubs.
Unveiled by Sustain Wiltshire...
Packaging firm partners with bee monitoring expert on biodiversity mapping
Sustainable packaging company DS Smith has reported the first results from a scientific partnership that uses bees to monitor environmental conditions around its industrial...
Study upends “plant trees everywhere” strategy for climate action
Forests are most effective for climate regulation when conserved or restored in their natural or native locations, according to a new study.
The importance of...
Anti-nature rhetoric damaging voter confidence in Labour, says poll
As wider electoral difficulties for Labour continue to come into view, a new poll published on 4 February suggests that the party’s rhetoric on...
Innovative uses for historic landfill sites
Approximately 0.41% of England and Wales’ land area consists of historic landfill sites, which are often challenging and potentially risky to redevelop due to...
Plastics treaty negotiations scheduled to restart, and report sets out recommendations for a reset
A new report published on 2 February identifies critical challenges in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and sets out practical steps to strengthen the...
Community-led data tool to help build picture of river health in Thames Basin
Environmental charity Thames21 has launched a new online dashboard that - for the first time - brings together key datasets on river health gathered...
Project characterizes constructed soils to determine suitability for urban landscape planning
In urban areas, soil is often moved in opposite directions: on the one hand, excavated material is removed from construction sites and often ends...
Biofilms might be key to supporting the health of space missions
New research appears to signal a reframing (or the need for one) in relation to how biofilms are viewed in space biology, and the...
