The drone incorporating the low-cost PM sensor, AE-51 micro-aethalometer, and meteorological sensors (image credit: Ajit Ahlawat, TU Delft / TROPOS). Cost-effective sensors on drones may be an effective tool for better investigating the lowest layers of the atmosphere. If ground-based air quality measurements were supplemented by such drone-based readings, air quality models and mitigation approaches […]

The UK will still be generating over 17 million tonnes of unrecyclable waste by 2042, even under best-case recycling scenarios, says the UK government (image credit: Richard M Lee / Shutterstock.com) Britain ranks among the better performers on waste management compared with other advanced economies, but — like its peers — will still face substantial […]

The first Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) offshore wind supply chain support programme directed at businesses across Scotland opened for applications on 12 February. F4OR Scotland, delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will be supported with industry funding from Crown Estate Scotland and the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd. Up to 10 companies […]

(Left to right) Technician Iona Copley, researcher Tristan Roberts, University of Aberdeen Principal Professor Peter Edwards, and Dr David Cornwell, AGFP co-lead Researchers exploring Aberdeen’s potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D subsurface map. Installed across a mix of public and […]

Dr Lorna Anguilano, co-founder of Phyona: “Plants have been regenerating landscapes for millions of years and we’re now just beginning to understand how to work with them.” A team of researchers say they are showing how biological systems can reshape the way cities deal with polluted soils, offering a glimpse into a future where natural […]

Aerial view of a tree canopy in the Amazon Forests are most effective for climate regulation when conserved or restored in their natural or native locations, according to a new study. The importance of natural forests is becoming more apparent, say the researchers, not only for global climate change mitigation, but for local climate adaptation […]

Thomas Marks is Director General at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT). Thomas Marks outlines the changing drivers behind repair versus replace decisions and explains how his own Association is evolving to meet them. At the start of a new year, it’s tempting to focus on plans and priorities. But as we move […]

Scientists and engineers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) say knowing how to use autonomous systems can better prepare researchers, engineers, environmental managers and landowners for the future (image credit: SAMS). As the use of robotics in data collection increases, a leading UK environmental research charity says now is the time for researchers […]

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Nigata Prefecture (image credit: Tepco) Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant was restarted on 9 February, the first reactivation of a nuclear power facility in the country since the 2011 accident at Fukushima. It is scheduled to begin commercial generation again in mid-March. Located in Japan’s Nigata Prefecture, the plant is considered […]

The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a fivefold increase in its team of enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, from 41 roles in 2023 to 195 by March 2026, with seemingly more to come in 2026. An announcement from the regulator noted that water company environmental performance has continued to decline in recent years, […]

LampreyMMAUV can attach itself to the hulls of ships or submarines, and recharge its own batteries (image credit: Lockheed Martin). A versatile submersible developed by US defence technology group Lockheed Martin provides the capabilities of a Multi Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), while also being able to recharge its power supply en route to its destination. […]