Environment Journal
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Environment Journal consists of News, analysis and features on environmental management issues.
Environment Journal
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A major new analysis of Britain’s beleaguered fresh water supply has found psychoactive substances are unknowingly being consumed by the public, despite efforts to purify liquids. Conducted by a research team at Bournemouth University, samples of water in South Wales found high levels of benzoylecgonine, a compound the body produces when cocaine is absorbed. One ..read more
Environment Journal
3d ago
According to the State of the Climate in Africa 2023 report, published this month, the world’s most economically challenged continent is losing out significantly due to the environmental emergency. The analysis has found that in sub-Saharan Africa, adaptation measures to try and mitigate the impact of the climate crisis are now costing between $30 and ..read more
Environment Journal
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Subpar conversions in Britain could be rendered uninhabitable if temperatures continue to rise, with almost 90,000 properties considered ‘at risk’ by a leading insurer. According to research by academics at the London School of Economics [LSE], around half of British homes carry a risk of becoming overheated already. Under a 2C global warming scenario 90 ..read more
Environment Journal
4d ago
Arriva’s Thornton Heath facility has had a significant infrastructure upgrade and can now power plug-in public transport for the UK capital. The Whitehall Road site will soon be a base for 109 electric buses following the installation, which was delivered and funded by UK Power Networks’ Green Recovery Fund. Work included fitting 5km of high-voltage ..read more
Environment Journal
4d ago
Subpar conversions in Britain could be rendered uninhabitable if temperatures continue to rise, with almost 90,000 properties considered ‘at risk’ by a leading insurer. According to research by academics at the London School of Economics [LSE], around half of British homes carry a risk of becoming overheated already. Under a 2C global warming scenario 90 ..read more
Environment Journal
5d ago
Explorer and environmentalist Ian Packham experiences the plight of wildlife in West Africa, and learns how one community mobilised to protect nature. Over the coming weeks, longstanding Environment Journal contributor Ian Packham will be reporting from the rainforests of Ghana. Or what’s left of them. The West African country was once home to 230,000 square ..read more
Environment Journal
6d ago
73% of organisations in the investigation say they transition is high on the agenda over the next 12 months, but more than half face obstacles and need more support. 2,005 firms and organisations participated in the study, and 65% confirmed they have a carbon neutral target of 2050. 48% aim to achieve this by 2030. ..read more
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New legislation for commercial operations will come into force on 31st March. The change in law, which is part of Defra’s wider Simpler Recycling reforms, is designed to reduce the amount of edible items being sent to landfill sites.While there are several routes for compliance companies can take, Downing Street hopes anaerobic digestion treatment will ..read more
Environment Journal
6d ago
A new analysis has identified the most climate-vulnerable sites across the world, with a number located in Britain. The UK is home to 35 UNESCO Heritage Sites, with four now considered to be directly threatened by the environmental emergency. These are The Forth Bridge, St Kilda, New Lanark, and Studley Royal Park. Climate X modelled ..read more
Environment Journal
6d ago
With Labour focused on speeding up Britain’s transition to green power, we consider what two far-reaching pieces of new legislature mean for local authorities and specialist commercial partners. In the UK, the shift towards renewable energy has gained unprecedented momentum, with solar power emerging as a key player in the country’s energy transition. Recent government ..read more