Pollution

The triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change

Read about the unique challenges coastal regions face from human activities and the combined crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

Microplastics linked to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and death

A groundbreaking study has revealed a disturbing link between microplastics and human health. Researchers have discovered that tiny plastic particles are present in the bloodstreams of a significant number of people.

UK Government announces £11.5m funding boost for local water quality projects

The UK government has unveiled plans to inject £11.5 million into local projects aimed at enhancing water quality, tree planting, habitat restoration, and flood management across England.

Investigating the hidden risks of abandoned metal mines in Wales

Experts are calling for urgent testing to take place in areas of Wales' once-thriving metal mining industry, in an attempt to uncover the potential public health threats.

EPA shines a spotlight on green chemistry innovations

Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in the U.S., shines the spotlight on green chemistry innovations.

UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems

UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths.

The urgent need for sustainable and ethical alternatives to fast fashion

Fast fashion allows clothing manufacturers and retailers to prioritise speed and affordably over quality, often at the expense of ethical and environmental considerations.

Air pollution: Tackling London’s slow-moving traffic conundrum

According to Transport for London (TfL), each year air pollution causes thousands of Londoners to develop life-changing illnesses.

Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe

Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.

Air pollutions threats to health are unequally spread across the world

As global air pollution levels increase, so has the toll it has taken on human health, as new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals. However, this toll is not felt equally across the globe; why?

The devastating water footprint of animal agriculture

Jasmine Clark, Senior Environment Campaigner at Viva! walks us through the devastating water footprint of animal agriculture, including scarcity, pollution and unsustainable demand.

Innovative process reduces Mercury emissions in sulphuric acid by over 90%

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly decrease mercury emissions in Sulphuric acid.

Pollution in UK rivers: Thames Water fined £3.33m

Thames Water has been fined £3.33m by Lewes crown court for deliberately misleading the Environment Agency and causing pollution in UK rivers.

Small isolated wetlands can be pollution-catching powerhouses

Research shows how small isolated wetlands protect downstream waters by doubling as pollution-catching powerhouses by filtering excess nitrogen (N) generated from agricultural and urban activities.

Four considerations for rolling out a Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

Where do we begin in rolling out Clean Air Zones (CAZs) initiatives across the UK to tackle pollution and promote greener travel?

How to grow cereal crops with less fertiliser, and save money

Research has discovered a new way to grow cereal crops using less fertiliser, reducing the amount of nitrogen pollution and saving billions.

An environmental and social focus on air pollution and COVID-19

We speak to Dr Elica. M. Moss, about her work with air pollution and COVID-19 – with particular focus on environmental microbiology

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