Fungi-on-plant-roots discovery has implications for sustainable agriculature and biotech

Nature’s most widespread and longest-lasting symbiotic relationship shows green promise for agriculture and biotechnology, say researchers One of biology’s "most charismatic relationships", credited with helping...

Floating-point arithmetic: Salvaging the Costa Concordia

Envirotec listened in on a presentation by Matthew Callan of Ardent Marine Services, at an event held by IESIS in January 2016, explaining how...

Seagrass planting robot to reinstate vanishing ocean meadows and tackle climate change

A team of young engineers is launching a £100,000 project to build a robot that will plant seagrass to help fight climate change, thanks...

Coral reef symposium in London concludes ‘reef protection is not enough’

A report from a symposium held in London on 29 June ‘Rethinking the Future of Coral Reefs’ was the theme of a symposium at St....

Ground-level climate at peatland wind farm is affected by wind turbine operation, though effects...

The microclimates created by the action of wind farms is unlikely to affect the ability of peatland to capture carbon, suggest scientists in a...

ReefsGoLive initiative offers virtual tours of reefs of Little Cayman

Taking classrooms underwater is the objective of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s latest educational initiative. Designed to let any student, regardless of location or physical...

Utility offering funds for charitable organisations to improve their local water environment.

United Utilities has launched a new grant scheme aimed at helping charities to improve their local river catchment for the benefit of the community. The...

UK Government announces microbeads ban

The UK Government is set to ban the use of microbeads found in cosmetics and cleaning products like facial scrubs, shower gels and toothpaste,...

Coul Links golf snub is victory for common sense, says environmental scientist

A leading environmental scientist has hailed the ‘landmark decision’ to refuse planning permission for the Coul Links golf course - labelling it a victory...

Group issues diamondback moth warning for the UK

The Rothamsted Insect Survey has issued a special announcement regarding the diamondback moth and covers observations up until the 10th June 2016. Diamondback moths...

Healthy oceans need healthy soundscapes, suggests study

A global team of researchers has documented the seemingly pervasive impacts of noise on marine animals and ecosystems and identified actions to return to...

Study reveals the global growth of ecological and environmental citizen science is fuelled by...

Scientists at the UK-based Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) and the Natural History Museum, London have revealed the diversity of ecological and environmental...

Increasing number of local authorities require over 10% Biodiversity Net Gain

In advance of the statutory requirement for biodiversity net gain (BNG) for new developments from January 2024, new research appears to reveal a gradual...

Fossil fuel drilling scheme faces High Court challenge

A scheme to allow a drilling project on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Surrey is being challenged in...

Underwater robot to reduce costs and environmental impact for ships

A marine sector startup is developing an underwater robot that the group says can substantially reduce fuel costs, maintenance needs and environmental impact for...

Comment: The UK Government’s deregulation agenda is dangerous

For the good of future generations, we must retain existing laws and improve protections for nature, writes Joan Edwards, director of policy for The...

Interactive map will help protect one of the UK’s most threatened mammals

An interactive web tool is being used to map suitable habitats for a nationally significant water vole species. It was developed by researchers from the...

Using biodiversity to identify sediment pollution in rivers

A collaborative research project led by the University of Brighton’s Aquatic Research Centre has developed a new technique to help protect the biodiversity of...

Improved sewage treatment has increased river biodiversity over past 30 years, says study

Improvements in wastewater treatment in the UK over the past 30 years are linked to improvements in river biodiversity, according to a study conducted...

Local authorities need clarity on biodiversity strategy to meet new government requirements, says ecological...

In the wake of the publication of the Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the long-awaited 25-Year Environment Plan, Local Planning Authorities...