House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee: biodiversity and ecosystems inquiry.pdf
The Microbiology Society submitted a written response to the Environmental Audit Select Committee’s Inquiry ‘Biodiversity and Ecosystems’, which examines how best to protect and enhance biodiversity whilst considering nature-based solutions to climate change and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Our response includes a call to the four nations to prioritise resources in soil health and circular economy research and innovation in order to unlock the potential of micro-organisms as crucial allies in tackling biodiversity loss.
Since the public launch of ChatGPT in 2022, large language models have been rapidly adopted, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday use and significantly shaping scientific research and publishing.
The Microbiology Society has launched a new survey to gather insights from members and the wider microbiology community on artificial intelligence (AI).
The Microbiology Society welcomes the proposal to reform the water industry as detailed in their white paper, ‘A New Vision for Water’, published on 20 January 2026.
