Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 24, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

There is considerable evidence that microplastics and nanoplastics are present in the livers of humans, and wild animal populations on land and in the ocean. Now experts in environmental and human health are investigating whether the presence of these tiny plastic...

Decommissioning old wind turbines generates thousands of tons of new waste

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 22, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Wind turbines are usually decommissioned after 20–25 years, which is often the lifespan specified in contracts. Some wind turbines can operate for longer, but this depends on regulations, environmental factors and maintenance. Approximately 85 per cent of the parts in...

Milk Production Carbon Footprint May be Larger Than Thought

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 22, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

When discussing the climate impact of milk, attention usually falls on cow methane emissions. Changes in the carbon stored in soil organic matter rarely factor in farm-level carbon footprint assessments, because a standardized calculation method is still subject to...

EU’s population projected to drop by 11.7pct by 2100

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 17, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The EU population is expected to decline by 11.7 per cent between 2025 and 2100, acccording to the latest population projections from Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency. The figures translate to a predicted decrease of 53.0 million people in the EU by the start of...

Commission invests €16 million in pan-European reporting

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 17, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Thursday, the European Commission launched a call for proposals to support independent audiovisual and digital pan-European reporting on EU affairs by European media outlets. This annual call is worth €16.6 million. It will connect EU citizens with news of their...

Simple Menu Tweak Shown to Boost Vegetarian Choices and Cuts Carbon

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 17, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Replacing just one meat dish with a vegetarian option in workplace cafeterias can significantly shift what people eat – cutting both calories and carbon emissions – according to a new study from researchers at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health...