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Dangerous chemicals used in EU with ‘sense of impunity’, lawyers warn
Carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other hazardous chemicals remain in widespread use across Europe due in part to lax enforcement of EU regulations by…
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‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut and kidney damage in young adults
A new study found that “forever chemicals” could lead to kidney damage in young adults through dysregulations of their gut…
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EU Ombudsman blasts Commission over chemicals safety
Many highly dangerous substances have remained on the market, sometimes for years, while the EU executive flouts legal deadlines on…
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European rivers and lakes are polluted, water security is in danger
A damning report into the state of Europe’s surface and groundwaters just three years away from a clean-up deadline increases…
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The toxic afterlife of thousands of shipping containers lost at sea
A single container changes the micro-ecosystem around it – impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering. ADVERTISEMENT Russ Lewis…
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Why are European girls starting puberty earlier than before?
Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than…
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