Coral reefs are alive with sound. Fish and invertebrates create a symphony of snaps, whistles, pops, chirps and grunts which they use to communicate, detect danger and food, choose a mate and find a home. But degradation alters reef soundscapes, with concerning consequences. Young fish are...
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May 2020
This IAQM webinar provided an overview of the new governance framework and key policy initiatives being introduced through the Environment Bill, a landmark piece of legislation for managing the environment as the UK leaves the EU.
Our speakers explored the role of the new...
May 2020
Every year the global sanitation crisis results in increased healthcare costs, decreased income and reduced productivity totalling more than US$200 billion. Out of 152 countries in the world, Madagascar ranks 149th for sanitation provision.
Gather’s mission is to close the sanitation data...
May 2020
Soil means a lot of different things to different people and “good soil” can differ depending on the regime.
Farmers look at soils with regards to health for crop growth or grazing, good drainage characteristics, good moisture holding capacity and good nutrient status. Developers...
April 2020
There is widespread reporting of improvements in ambient air quality as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but much of the evidence has focused on direct comparisons between air quality measurements made before and after social and travel restrictions were in place.
Such comparisons...
March 2020
STEM Ambassadors come from a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) related jobs and disciplines across the UK volunteering their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value and career opportunities. You can become a STEM Ambassador...
