Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Dozens of health, environment and transport businesses and charities are calling for the government to change course on its Air Quality Strategy. Post-pandemic progress on air pollution reduction nationally is now plateauing. AQMAs can only be revoked once air pollution goals are met, and as of August 2022, 68.5%

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Chris Packham is urging the public to spend 20 minutes counting stars to help build a crucial national database mapping light pollution. Artificial light pollution is one of the biggest threats to nocturnal creatures, many of which have suffered sharp population declines. Light pollution disrupts wildlife.

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Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

Meanwhile, the cost could be significant and so could the extra damage to the environment. The post Eraring extension could be a cost of living and pollution disaster – and not just from emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy. Extending Eraring has not been adequately justified.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 28, 2024

The European Environmental Agency and Human Rights Watch have released new research showing the devastating cost of industrial pollution on human health and the environment. The post Industrial polluters cost Europe €4.3 trillion in health and environmental damage, coal the main culprit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

By Gauthier Eppe Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. 5 New sensitivity in food contaminant analysis POPs pose a significant threat to human health and the environment.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tiny waterfleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater – making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study appears to show. Leveraging this trait, researchers sourced strains with diverse tolerances to chemical pollutants, incorporating them into the technology.”

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Business Green

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Environment Agency scraps £250,000 cap on fines as it looks to crack down on sewage, agricultural, illegal waste, and air pollution offences

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

By studying DNA from thousand’s of samples from different environments, the researchers could identify where all the key components came together. This makes the environment a vast source for new resistance genes that one after the other acquire the ability to jump between species, to eventually end up in pathogens.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are “the rational policy response” Plastic is found everywhere on the planet: from deserts and mountaintops to deep oceans and Arctic snow. .

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new online tool highlights where opportunities exist to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends up in London’s rivers. The seriousness of UK river pollution has come to widespread notice, especially in the last couple of years. It has gone live today (16 October 2023).

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“These protein-based air filtering materials should be very promising to capture multiple species of air pollutants.” They are most often made of petroleum products and glass, which leads to secondary pollution when old filters are thrown away, Zhong said. The amino acids in the corn protein are known as functional groups.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 19, 2021

The water sector must get better at communicating the challenges of tackling pollution and why there is an urgent need for better collaboration between utilities, government bodies, regulators and customers. Those who have responsibility for managing water need to be aware – it is not going to go away.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A first-of-its-kind national study appears to find that previously frozen winter nutrient pollution — unlocked by rising winter temperatures and rainfall — is putting water quality at risk in 40% of the US main landmass, including over 40 states. That’s a big problem that urgently needs addressing.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

Geoscience technology firm CGG has conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create a “Plastic Free zone” on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). These results are a stark reminder of how persistent plastic is when it gets into the environment.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

The London Assembly Environment Committee launched ‘Clean Air for all Londoners’ – a report on air pollution in the capital – on 23 March. A regular report should be produced on the changes in pollution on London’s main roads. It is tragic Ella died from air pollution, but sadly she will not be the only one.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out the crops and wildflowers that depend on them, new research seems to show. The theory is that the pollutants react with and change the scents of flowers, making them harder to find.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 9, 2021

Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle pollution and the risk of dementia.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

It can facilitate the mineralisation of a large range of organic pollutants, like azo dyes , into water and carbon dioxide molecules with a high degradation efficiency.” A wide range of chemical industries, including dye manufacture, textile and cosmetics production, release toxic and non-biodegradable dyes into the environment.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 9, 2020

How to ensure circular fashion is good for people and the environment. billion tons of CO2 per year and accounts for around 20 percent of global industrial water pollution. billion tons of CO2 per year and accounts for around 20 percent of global industrial water pollution. Annelise Thim. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 00:15. Pull Quote.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

Positive or good impact on environment and negative or adverse impact on human being. Due to the lockdown of many countries, the pollution level gets reduced due to the decreasing level of harmful gases like CO2, CFCs, Green House Gases and Particulate Matter etc. There are so many types of pollutions like water, air, soil, noise, etc.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Consultancy firm Ricardo has developed a seemingly first of its kind Persistence Assessment Tool to provide manufacturers and importers of chemical substances and products, regulators, and the scientific community with support and guidance to undertake complex persistence assessments of chemicals in the environment.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Plastic pollution in the ocean may serve as a source for novel antibiotics, according to a new student-led study conducted in collaboration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. A polyethylene bag floats in the open sea.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

By Dr Calum Preece Improving the monitoring and mitigation of major pollution trends is one of the most important areas of environmental research. Nitrogen pollution is one of the best examples of a major environmental issue for which reliable, accessible monitoring is required in order to solve the problem.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

Recently-launched water filtration and air purification company Aqua Perfecta is developing a UK postcode checker for customers to measure air pollution and help the company offer advice on air purifying products. and PM10 concentrations at their homes, using the online postcode checker.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2020

But do you think Our Environment is recovering itself in this time and people cannot pollute their environment? Researchers also said that this result would impact greatly positive in our environment. A drastic change of our environment we are noticing and wild animals are now visiting fearlessly in the local area.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

While subject to consultation, the revised targets are to be incorporated into the Environment Act , which became law on 10 November last year. Environment Secretary George Eustice said the proposed targets are “intended to set a clear, long-term plan for nature’s recovery.”. “In particulate pollution in the air from 20 ?g/m

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

A new report attempts to provide a diagnostic of the scale of the ocean pollution challenge facing humanity. The Invisible Wave: Getting to zero chemical pollution in the ocean has been prodeuced by Back to Blue, an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation. A coordinated approach.

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Business Green

JULY 13, 2021

England's water industry continues to face serious questions over its environmental record, with many firms still failing to live up to their regulatory responsibilities governing sewage spills and pollution incidents, according to the Environment Agency's (EA) latest assessment of the sector today.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Only 1% of people cause half of all aviation pollution globally. Super emitters pollute the environment at the expense of millions of people who do not fly.

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Grist

APRIL 24, 2024

The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. That finding “shook me up a lot, I was really distraught,” said Win Cowger, a researcher at the Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research and the study’s lead author. More than 1 in 10 of the pieces came from Coca-Cola, the top polluter by a significant margin.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Pollution can have significant effects on air quality. The two main kinds of air pollution are ozone and particle contamination. You’ve probably heard people talking about ozone before, but you may be less familiar with particle pollution. What Is Particle Pollution? How Can You Reduce Particle Pollution?

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 20, 2021

Over the years, pollution caused by rocket launches has often been brushed away due to the few launches taking place. However, due to the recent billionaire space race, conservationists are raising concerns over the pollution these launches create.

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The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 3, 2024

Origin Energy’s 2,880-megawatt Eraring power station, slated by the company to close in August 2025, reported mercury pollution jumped 130% in 2022-23 compared with the previous year, according to data from the national pollution inventory. The heavy metal permanently damages brains and kidneys, especially those of children.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Your concern for the environment is reflected in your choices and habits. There has been a lot of discussion about protecting the environment and saving the planet from pollution. Using plastic moving bins actually protects the environment when compared to cardboard boxes. Environment Friendly. Final Thoughts.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

They also can buffer noise pollution, which is invaluable if you live near a highway or busy street. The post Healthy Trees = Healthy Environment appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Trees can also prevent soil erosion and water run-off, keeping your lawn in good condition.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 14, 2020

The environment is an important factor in sustaining flora and fauna. The health of human beings depends on the state of the environment as well. Moreover, poor methods of managing waste lead to an increase in soil and water contamination and air pollution. Lessens Environmental Pollution. Promotes Sustainable Lifestyle.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Taking public transit is a huge win for the environment, but a new study shows that underground subway systems expose commuters to excessive air pollution.

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