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Urgent action needed to tackle antibiotic disposal
Once consumed, most antibiotic drugs are excreted un-metabolised, along with resistant bacteria, through urine and faeces. Study finds release of...
Poor water quality restricts Thames wildlife – ZSL
Teams of volunteers surveyed river banks, using an app to geotag, photograph and assess outfalls. Pollutants dumped in the Thames...
Nominations open for RCVS Council elections 2018
The RCVS Council election period will start around mid-March. Three places available under new governance arrangement Nominations for veterinary surgeons...
Instagram takes steps to address wildlife selfies
Now, when Instagram users search for hashtags such as #slothselfie, they will be presented with a warning message. Content advisory...
Amphibian may hold key to curing cirrhosis
The liver of the Siphonops annulatus could help to cure cirrhosis in humans. Unique liver cells break down the protein...
Countries commit to ocean pollution campaign
Nearly 40 countries have joined the UN Environment’s CleanSeas campaign. Chile, Oman, Sri Lanka and South Africa join UN Environment...