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UK publishes first national plan to tackle PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

The UK government has set out its first nationwide plan to address ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS), outlining new monitoring, research and potential regulatory limits to protect public health and the environment.

Global population living with extreme heat to double by 2050

New Oxford University research finds nearly half the world’s population could be living with extreme heat by 2050 if global warming reaches 2 °C.

Scientists discover new butterfly genus while mapping the rapid evolution of tropical mimicry

A new study of Adelpha butterflies reveals that tropical species evolve mimicry patterns faster than temperate ones, providing rare evidence for a "biodiversity feedback loop" driven by complex interactions between predators and their prey.

UN scientists declare “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy” as systems hit breaking point

A landmark UN report has declared the world has entered an "era of global water bankruptcy," a post-crisis reality where critical water systems have suffered irreversible damage and can no longer meet humanity’s growing demands.

Inflammation, autoimmunity and environmental exposures

Asal Shirazi BEM, the Founder and CEO of ASA Foundation, shares insights into how inflammatory mechanisms drive autoimmunity and highlights the role of environmental toxins, along with effective strategies to mitigate their impact.

The evolution of forestry legislation: A balancing act between timber security and conservation

Bill Cordingley at Browne Jacobson, analyses the evolving legal landscape of climate change and biodiversity loss that increases the pressure on our forested environments

Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks

Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Tracking an ocean acidification: Coastal areas are acidifying faster than previously thought

New research from the University of St Andrews reveals that coastal oceans are acidifying faster than previously predicted, posing an existential threat to the global economy.

The oceanic mantle: Continental peels fuel ocean volcanoes

New research reveals continents "peel" from below, feeding enriched material into the oceanic mantle. This process, driven by slow mantle waves, explains why distant ocean volcanoes contain continental chemical signatures, solving a long-standing geological puzzle.

Clean air could prevent thousands of late-life eczema cases, UK Biobank study finds

A UK Biobank study of over 300,000 participants reveals that reducing air pollution could prevent nearly 16% of late-onset eczema cases.

Why climate change is making dengue fever a global threat

A 2025 study reveals that global warming is already causing millions of dengue infections annually, with cases expected to rise sharply.

Living in polluted areas increases heart failure risk by 27%, BHF study finds

New research from the British Heart Foundation reveals that residing in the most polluted UK areas raises heart failure risk by 27%.

UCL study links US oil and gas pollution to 91,000 deaths

UCL research finds air pollution from us oil and gas leads to 91,000 early deaths, 216,000 asthma cases, and worsening health inequities.

The EU is looking for public input on the revised SSbD Framework

The European Commission is asking for public feedback on its updated Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework. The SSbD Framework is a tool that is designed to support the development of safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals and materials.

Long-term air pollution exposure increases dementia risk, study finds

A University of Cambridge study reveals that prolonged outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia.

PFAS exposure linked to 31% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by disrupting metabolism and affecting blood sugar regulation.

University of Manchester to lead £50m centre on environmental links to chronic diseases

A new £50 million MRC centre led by the University of Manchester will investigate how environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, aiming to uncover new prevention and treatment strategies.

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