Emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, are increasingly important considerations as we explore environmental risk and consider the future of scientific approaches to the environment.
In this webinar, Paul Nathanail describes the characteristics of emerging contaminants of concern...
The built environment uses almost half of the worlds materials extracted each year and as of 2016, the construction and demolition sector in the UK is responsible for 62% (66.2 million tonnes) of the total waste generated.
Demolition has a reputation for being a wasteful industry. Work...
In this webinar Dr Andreas Kafizas introduced photocatalytic technology and described how for the last 10 years a noise barrier which removes traffic pollution has been developed and tested in Canada and the UK.
We learned how this barrier can make immediate impact in reducing...
The sustainable management and reuse of soils on construction sites is a fundamental part of the environmental performance of a project, not to mention its commercial and programme viability. However, this is becoming more and more challenging in the current regulatory climate, with a push away...
Environmental practice must be informed by sound science. This is dependent on emerging science and research being effectively translated into legislation and practice in the environment sector, and for those working in applied environmental science to have a voice in the direction of future...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are incredibly useful chemicals, used in coatings, waterproofing and firefighting foams. Firefighting foams in particular, have resulted in repeated discharges of contamination onto the ground in tens of thousands of locations around the world. Once in...
Researchers, professionals and members of the IES team provide in depth analysis of news stories, topical issues and emerging science.
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