Plastics, in all their diverse forms and applications, are embedded in modern life. Their omnipresence, persistence, and potential toxicity pose serious questions for environmental health.
Chemical pollution is a major threat to water quality worldwide. A group of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has emerged as a significant concern.
En septembre 2024, un groupe d’étudiant-e-s et d’enseignants de l’Institut des sciences de l’environnement de l’Université de Genève a pu se rendre en Suède pour faire des recherches sur l’évolution du climat.
Plastics, in all their diverse forms and applications, are embedded in modern life. Their omnipresence, persistence, and potential toxicity pose serious questions for environmental health.
Chemical pollution is a major threat to water quality worldwide. A group of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has emerged as a significant concern.
Des enseignant-es et chercheurs-euses de l'Institut des sciences de l'environnement ont créé un jeu pour sensibiliser aux problématiques liées à la gestion d'une ressource limitée. Le jeu a été développé dans le cadre d'un projet Agora du Fonds national suisse (FNS).
De nombreux lacs et rivières sont significativement contaminés par des microplastiques, ce qui soulève aujourd'hui des inquiétudes quant à l'efficacité des systèmes de potabilisation.
We had often been told that the 2023 UN Water Conference would deliver an action plan for reaching Sustainable Development Goals targets by the end of 2030. Could we really expect a three-day conference to achieve that ? The water sector is clearly still not on track to reach the targets.
