In this webinar Dr Andreas Kafizas introduced photocatalytic technology and described how for the last 10 years a noise barrier which removes traffic pollution has been developed and tested in Canada and the UK.
We learned how this barrier can make immediate impact in reducing...
The sustainable management and reuse of soils on construction sites is a fundamental part of the environmental performance of a project, not to mention its commercial and programme viability. However, this is becoming more and more challenging in the current regulatory climate, with a push away...
Environmental practice must be informed by sound science. This is dependent on emerging science and research being effectively translated into legislation and practice in the environment sector, and for those working in applied environmental science to have a voice in the direction of future...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are incredibly useful chemicals, used in coatings, waterproofing and firefighting foams. Firefighting foams in particular, have resulted in repeated discharges of contamination onto the ground in tens of thousands of locations around the world. Once in...
The ways in which coastal zones are managed play a key role in the wider picture of ocean sustainability.
In this event, we heard from Professor John Turner who gave an overview of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as a tool and process, sharing details of how it...
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded it’s sixth assessment cycle last month with the publication of the AR6 Synthesis Report. This report brings together the findings of the preceding three reports:
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