Europe’s Native Oyster Ecosystems Have ‘Collapsed’

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 9, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Scientists have revealed that Europe’s native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has ‘collapsed’, highlighting the importance of ambitious restoration initiatives. The assessment, led by international conservation charity ZSL and the University of...

Waste not, want not: Turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 5, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

EU researchers are turning food processing waste into a valuable resource, transforming discarded biomaterials into natural fertilizers. In Catalonia there are 7.7 million residents and approximately 7.9 million pigs. That’s more than one pig per person....

Commission clears acquisition of Nordic Paper by Strategic Value Partners

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 5, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Nordic Paper Holding of Sweden by Strategic Value Partners of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the sale of specialty paper, notably kraft and...

Improving health and resilience of waters in Europe

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 5, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Europe’s water is under pressure from pollution, over-use, habitat degradation and increasing impacts of climate change. Improving the resilience and health of Europe’s lakes, rivers and groundwaters is an urgent priority to secure good-quality water for people and...

Can Bangladesh cut its reliance on fossil fuel imports

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 4, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Bangladesh weighs renewable options as its dispute deepens with Indian energy firm Adani Power. Bangladesh is embroiled in a dispute with Indian electricity company Adani Power as it struggles to pay the company outstanding bills of at least $650 million. The country...

Study: Even Low Levels Of Arsenic In Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 4, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer. The incidence of kidney cancer in the United States rose...