Sewage sludge spread on farmland – the invisible pollution pathway Why sludge-derived contaminants are now a UK-wide environmental concern Introduction Across the UK, public awareness of water pollution has risen sharply in recent years. Images…
Hidden toxins in UK soils Over 520 chemicals found on farmland — the silent buildup beneath our feet Summary A recent study revealed more than 520 different chemicals — including long-banned medical compounds — in…
Fly-tipping Has Now Become Organised Crime How illegal waste dumping evolved from nuisance behaviour into one of the UK’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises Fly-tipping has long been familiar to communities across the United Kingdom: a discarded…
Ai and Enzyme Discovery for Pollution Predicting pollutant-degrading enzymes using machine learning Introduction Across the world, pollution has become one of the most difficult environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. From chemical residues in soils…
Microplastics meet enzymes How BioGlobe’s hydrogels are pushing the boundaries of microplastic remediation Summary Microplastics in sewage sludge and wastewater are an escalating environmental concern. BioGlobe is developing innovative, enzyme-embedded hydrogels that can trap, break…
Legacy of Metal-Polluted Mines Abandoned mining sites leach heavy metals — and biology may hold the key to clean-up Summary Across Wales and other historically mined regions of the UK, abandoned metal mines continue to…
Forever Chemicals in UK Waterways Tackling PFAS Pollution Through Enzyme-Driven Innovation Summary PFAS – often called “forever chemicals” – have been detected at worrying levels throughout English rivers, lakes, and ponds. Their extraordinary persistence means…
Peatland Burning Ban and Ecosystem Recovery How restoring peatlands can cut carbon and clean the air Summary England has introduced a ban on burning deep peat to reduce carbon emissions, revive damaged ecosystems, and protect…
The Air Pollution Health Emergency Toxic air in the UK and the role of biocatalysis in future remediation Air pollution in the United Kingdom has quietly escalated into one of the most urgent public health…
Reforming Storm Overflow Infrastructure Building resilience against sewage spills through advanced remediation Introduction Across the United Kingdom, storm overflows have become one of the most urgent and widely discussed sources of water pollution. These systems,…
