helmi 20, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
The EU Council and Parliament reached political agreement late Thursday to amend Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for pollution offences. The co-legislators agreed to align the Directive with the International...
helmi 19, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the amendment of Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for pollution offences. The co-legislators agreed...
tammi 4, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a staggering 91% destined for incineration or landfill disposal. Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a...
joulu 22, 2023 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
A major report for the United Nations has put forward solutions to halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture and the food system in Europe, including reducing meat and dairy consumption, fertiliser use and food waste. Nitrogen, which is vital for plant growth, is...
elo 17, 2023 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins — natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker if you bite into an unripe fruit — to a layer of...