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Are drugs harmful for the environment?
Medicines released into the environment may be a risk to living species in the long term. Jeanne Garric's ecotoxicology team at Cemagref Lyon has shown that certain molecules disrupt reproduction, embryo development and growth of representative organisms in aquatic environments. Toxicity tests have... view more (2003-06-11)

THE SALMON FARMING INDUSTRY: Forward Thinking Strategies for Sea Lice Control
The problems and issues of sea lice infection in farmed salmon are a major and topical concern for the whole industry. A special issue of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) journal, Pest Management Science to be published in May 2002 reports on the prospect of developing an integrated pest... view more (2002-05-14)

CO2 storage in coal can be predicted better
CO2 storage in the ground is being considered increasingly more often in order to realise the climate and energy objectives. Dutch researcher Saikat Mazumder made it possible to better predict routes of the 'underground highways' along which gasses like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) will... view more (2007-04-16)

Effect of diet in cattle on N and P emissions to the environment
Over the last decade the market has had a tendency to value food products that are healthy and safe and encourage healthy lifestyles, with the added parameter that their associated production processes are environmentally sound. In the case of systems of cattle production the current and future aim... view more (2003-08-25)

Press Invitation: Steps to lighten the Isle of Wight's 'Ecological Footprint'
Although the Isle of Wight is at the forefront of waste recycling in the UK, the imprint it leaves on the environment is still much too big, according to an analysis of its Ecological Footprint. This is the finding of the first study of its kind to be introduced in this country, commissioned... view more (2000-11-08)

Chemical Companies Recognised as Champions of Leadership in Occupational Health and Safety
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) welcomed a new campaign launched yesterday by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to persuade companies that sensible health and safety management is beneficial for both staff and business.   view more (2005-02-22)

Immigration: Integration is possible
The University of Manchester's School of Environment and Development will host the second of its annual lectures on 9 March.   view more (2005-03-08)

ESF Launches New Vision on Marine Science in the European Research Area
On 11 November, the European Science Foundation Marine Board transmits its strategic report Integrating Marine Science in Europe to EU Commissioner Philippe Busquin in Brussels. The report, which is the result of two years consultation, provides a comprehensive overview of the important role of... view more (2002-11-08)

We Provide The Technology To Recycle Vacuum Insulation Panels
The European Union, with the aim of conserving resources, protecting the environment and overseeing the health and welfare of their citizens, has been opting for some years now for sustainable development as one of its top priorities. The reduction of energy consumption has been identified as one... view more (2005-05-10)

Commission launches 13 million Euro to Facilitate Candidate Countries' Integration into the European Research Area
The European Commission has launched 13 million Euro from the budget of the EU's Sixth Research Framework Programme (FP6) (2002-2006) to promote and facilitate research co-operation with the 13 Associated Candidate Countries for the Integration and Strengthening of the European Research Area (ERA).... view more (2003-04-03)

The Antarctic Canary — the human impact on climate change
As the UK attempts to move towards a low carbon economy, leading scientists and a world expert on sustainable energy in buildings this week discuss the evidence for climate change and possible solutions.   view more (2006-09-05)

New Bioplastic Reinforced With Natural Fibres
Finland Leads Europe In The Development Of Biodegradable Plastics VTT, Technical Research Centre of Finland, has made degradable bioplastic more durable due to reinforcement with natural fibres. This biocomposite, which is totally biodegradable, supports sustainable development. The waste costs for... view more (2003-04-17)

University of Ulster to establish 'Green' Power Research Centre
The University of Ulster is set to become the "green" powerhouse of Ireland. It is to establish a state-of-the-art research centre on its Jordanstown campus to investigate new and renewable sources of energy. Work on the multi-million pound development is expected to begin later this year... view more (2001-09-18)

Big Development Projects Need Cultural Impact Assessments
Head of UNEP says Tourism and Infrastructure Schemes Must Respect Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Nairobi, 18 November 2002 - New dam-building, mining and road-development schemes should only get the green light after thorough assessments of their impacts on the lives and cultures of... view more (2002-11-18)

Carbon capture, water filtration, other boreal forest ecoservices worth estimated $250 billion/year
It's time to create a comprehensive accounting system for natural capital to recognize the full value of ecosystem services provided by boreal forests, an ecological economist will urge delegates to Canada's 10th National Forest Congress Sept. 25-27.   view more (2006-09-25)

Why conservation efforts often fail
Modern conservation techniques have brought us the resurgence of American bald eagles, sustainable forest harvests and the rescue of prized lobster fisheries.   view more (2007-09-19)

Project aims to predict the future of the Forth Estuary
A spin-out company from the University of Edinburgh, which created a system to build models simulating the effects of changes to the environment, has received new funding to develop animated maps of the Firth of Forth area . The maps and diagram-based software will help to predict the effects of... view more (2002-09-03)

Industry Leader Calls for Moves Toward a Hydrogen Economy
Chris Clark, chief executive of Johnson Matthey, last night called on legislators to assess urgently future sustainable energy targets and technology. He was speaking in London on acceptance of the SCI Centenary Medal, which recognises excellence and achievement in the global science and business... view more (2002-05-23)

European Group on Life Science defines agenda: Development, Communication, Science and Society
At a meeting in Granada on 7 May, the European Group on Life Sciences (EGLS) reporting to Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin, defined its work programme for the year to come in the context of the major effort to fund science required in order to realise the potential of life sciences research... view more (2002-05-08)

Global Biopact on biofuels can bring benefits to both rich and poor nations
A GLOBAL Biofuels Biopact between rich and poor countries can help alleviate poverty in the developing world while helping to solve the problems of global warming and energy security in the developed world.   view more (2008-02-20)

Media Invitation: Urban environment in the context of EU enlargement: European research helps cities to solve common problems
WHAT? 80% of Europeans are living in cities, confronted to major environmental and social challenges in a daily basis. European Commission is organising a Conference on "Sustainable urban management and Land Use" to assess the results of this area of research so far, to transfer best... view more (2004-06-22)

Leading biologist calls for greater partnership in public dialogue
Professor Julia Goodfellow, Chief Executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), will today call for greater partnership in fostering public dialogue on the future of scientific research.   view more (2004-08-31)

EPA teams with National Geographic Society and World Resources Institute to map ecosystem services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is collaborating with the National Geographic Society and the World Resources Institute to develop tools that will help to fully account for the value of ecosystem services.   view more (2008-10-30)

New Materials offer Solution to Energy Storage
A scientist from the University of St. Andrews will describe the results of more than fifteen years of research, to be published in the journal 'Nature' on 2 August, which could change the way we power battery driven devices in the future. Rechargeable lithium batteries have been a major... view more (2001-07-31)

Jean-Fran'§ois Girard reappointed as Chairman of the Institut de recherche pour le développement
Jean-Fran'§ois Girard's was reappointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) following a decision by the French Ministerial Cabinet on 29 September, on the recommendation of the Minister for Education, Higher Education and Research.   view more (2004-10-08)
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