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Detected From Space: 20 Years of Data Shows Declining Photosynthesis in UK and Surrounding Waters

A new study by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed a significant long-term decline in ocean productivity across large parts of the north-east Atlantic.

13 Jun 2026

Monash Breakthrough Extracts Lithium with Almost No Water

Engineers have developed a new technology that enables the direct extraction of lithium from solid salt mixtures derived from brines, offering a low-water, low-energy alternative to conventional lithium extraction methods.

11 Jun 2026

Vertical Farming Emissions Could be Offset If Spared Farmland is Used for Solar Power

Vertical farming could free up thousands of hectares of UK farmland, but the environmental benefits depend on how that land is reused, according to new research led by the University of Surrey.

10 Jun 2026

New Offset Policies Protect Wetlands and Enhance Economic Activity

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy.

3 Jun 2026

Dry Cleaning Business Fined More Than £10 k Over Hazardous Waste Dumped in a Redbridge Nature Reserve

A dry cleaning business was left with a permanent stain after being fined more than £10 k over hazardous waste dumped in a Redbridge Nature Reserve.

30 May 2026

MarineSolar Advances Clean Energy Trial at Sea

Pioneering clean energy company MarineSolar Energy Solutions™ has conducted a pilot trial of its advanced NanoDeck™ photovoltaic (PV) energy system on RTM Cook, a Rio Tinto-owned vessel, as part of a non-commercial evaluation of the technology in real-world marine conditions.

From MarineSolar Energy Solutions™ 27 May 2026

UQ Tech Turns Captured CO2 into Valuable Chemicals

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new method to produce industrial chemicals commonly used in agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals with only carbon dioxide (CO2), water and electricity.

27 May 2026

Ocean Acidification is Ruining Reef Fishes’ Social Lives

A new study from Adelaide University has found that when ocean acidification makes reef habitat less complex, the fish living there gather in smaller shoals that offer less social protection.

22 May 2026

Nickel Demand Could Harm Land and Marine Conservation Areas

Nickel supply projections show significant overlap with critical conservation areas, raising concerns for biodiversity and ecosystem health.

15 May 2026

Envu's Digital Platform Wins Top Honor in the 2026 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards

Envu, a global environmental science company providing forward-thinking innovations that protect and enhance the health of environments around the world, announced today that its RangeView® digital platform has been named "Climate Intelligence Solution of the Year" in the 2026 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards.

9 Apr 2026