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OpenAg Foundation raises $1.3m to drill 1,000 boreholes in Southern Africa
The newly formed OpenAg Foundation launches $1.3m Water for Harmony borehole project, aiming to bring clean water to one million people across Southern Africa.
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UK launches inquiry into PFAS risks amid concerns over weak chemical regulation
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a major inquiry into PFAS contamination, aiming to evaluate the UK’s regulatory system and whether it is equipped to manage the rising risks these chemicals pose to public health and the food supply chain.
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Four ways the Coca-Cola Foundation and partners are helping protect water for the next generation
Water is essential for life, and The Coca-Cola Foundation is committed to protecting this precious resource. Through global initiatives, it is restoring forests, safeguarding watersheds, and supporting communities from the Eastern Himalayas to California’s fire-ravaged landscapes.
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Understanding the PFAS risk in food supply chains
Nicola Ackermann, Business Development Manager at SGS, explores the risks posed by PFAS in food supply chains, highlighting contamination sources, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment strategies. With extensive expertise in PFAS analysis, Ackermann discusses how manufacturers can mitigate risks and ensure compliance through testing and monitoring.
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PFAS market report by New Food
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This report provides a thorough examination of the challenges and opportunities in addressing PFAS contamination in the food industry, from food packaging to testing innovations. Gain insights from industry experts and learn about the latest regulatory actions and emerging solutions to safeguard food safety.
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New UD Study Reveals Water Management’s Impact on Toxic Metals in Baby Food Staples
University of Delaware researchers uncover how water management affects toxic metal levels in rice and spinach, staples often found in baby food, potentially influencing future food safety policies.
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Breakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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The return of the blue-green menace that threatens so many
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. Once a haven for wildlife and a crucial source of drinking water, the lake turned a murky green in the summer of 2023 due to a massive bloom of bacteria. As the…
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eBook: Mastering food quality: Innovative analytical solutions for optimised laboratory operations
Are you looking for advanced methods for food testing to ensure safety, quality and efficiency in your lab operations?
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Study reveals access to food and water is “decreasing” for US children
Researchers have found that secure access to food and water is decreasing for US children, and highlight the problem is “more severe for children who are Black or Hispanic”.
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Concerns rise over high PFAS levels in global water supply
University of New South Wales researchers have claimed that “we are likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment”.
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World Water Day: One Water’s impact on five million lives
This World Water Day, Duncan Goose reflects on 'Leveraging Water for Peace' amid global challenges and explores the journey of One Water which has impacted five million lives through purpose-driven initiatives.
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Scientists remove forever chemicals from water using new method
By using a novel electrocatalysis method, researchers claim to have removed forever chemicals from water in a recent study.
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Research reveals microplastic contamination in aquatic species
Researchers have warned that “all aquatic species in the river mouths flowing into the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are contaminated with microplastics”.
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Episode 39: Eid Special
Josh and Grace put some food-related questions to Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
