The emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and atmospheric pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, are intrinsically linked by the combustion of fuels. With the backdrop of the UK Climate Change Act, legally requiring the UK to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050, as well as...
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April 2024
Wastewater-based epidemiology is the process of using wastewater to monitor levels of pathogens, chemicals and pharmaceuticals in a population and has a number of applications, including acting as an early warning system for outbreaks. Wastewater and environmental surveillance has been in use...
April 2024
This webinar series "A day in the life" will share stories and perspectives from environmental professionals working across specialisms and sectors. The series will highlight the breadth of environmental careers and the diversity of routes into the sector. This webinar is part of a subset of the...
March 2024
This webinar introduced the findings of recent tests done to explore the impact of "defeat devices" fitted to diesel vehicles on air pollutant emissions.
Euro 6 diesel passenger vehicles (mostly fitted with 'SCR' catalysts to reduce their NOx emissions) have been common since 2014...
February 2024
When we imagine the Scottish Highlands, the vision we hold is one of snow-topped mountains, ancient woodlands and vast peatlands. The Highland coastline and its communities are often forgotten; however, they urgently need our attention as they struggle at the coalface of a changing climate....
February 2024
Isotope fingerprints in the natural environment are powerful tracers and give insights to spatiotemporal processes in nature. This webinar explored basic principles in stable isotopes and examples of how they can trace biogeochemical processes. During the webinar, Christopher explained how light...
