Pollution
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Which countries are losing battle against lightweight plastic bags?
The number of lightweight plastic bags purchased across the EU is staggering – nearly 30 billion in 2022 alone. However,…
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Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans ?
In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for…
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Is it time we retire the carbon footprint concept?
A quarter century since we learned about ‘carbon footprints’, researchers say it’s time to change the conversation. ADVERTISEMENT For years,…
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Hazardous chemicals found in hundreds of European cosmetics
Hundreds of cosmetic products tested by the European Chemicals Agency contained banned substances. ADVERTISEMENT Hazardous chemicals were detected in six…
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Delhi races to clean up toxic foam from sacred river before festival
The city’s companies have been dumping pollutants into the Yamuna. ADVERTISEMENT One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in…
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The clocks are going back. But does it actually save energy?
Several studies in Europe and the US show Daylight Savings Times has very little effect on energy conservation. ADVERTISEMENT It’s…
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Meet the man fighting forever chemicals in France’s ‘Chemical Valley’
Since PFAS were found in the south of Lyon, Pierre-Bénite has become a European symbol in the fight against forever…
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Two-thirds of Europe’s water supplies are contaminated by chemicals
The experts suggest making water more expensive as a way to cut use. ADVERTISEMENT Only a third of Europe’s surface…
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World’s oceans approaching vital acidification boundary, report warns
Years of research have outlined nine processes that help to keep the planet’s life support systems stable. ADVERTISEMENT Earth is…
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Portugal’s deadly wildfires have caused record breaking emissions
The smoke plume has significantly degraded local air quality is forecast to travel east in the coming days. ADVERTISEMENT Deadly…
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