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Sewage pollution: why the UK water industry is broken
Sewage spills damage the environment, including chalk streams: a rare shallow-water habitat in England.
Rivers worldwide are contaminated by pharmaceuticals
Almost half of the world’s rivers are contaminated with potentially dangerous chemicals from drugs.
‘Mechanical tree’ farms show promise for carbon capture
Carbon captured with these machines is destined to become other products as part of a circular economy approach to CO2 emissions.
Pay-as-you-throw policies can work well if done right
Pay-as-you-throw is one of local governments’ most effective tools for reducing waste and controlling waste disposal costs.
Mapping methane from the skies to limit warming on Earth
The Paris-based Kayrros firm works with ESA satellite data to find methane hotspots so that the climate-warming gas releases can be stopped.
How tech can help grocers tackle food waste
The key to solving the issue is through better integration of technology and leveraging insights.