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Could this simple action help remove harmful microplastics from water?
Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said.
Swedish hedgehogs found to contain pesticides, plastics and lead
Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.
Who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment.
Hungarian residents afraid to use wells after oil spill
After nearly 500 cubic metres of oil spilled from an old pipe, locals are demanding compensation and accountability from the Hungarian oil company.
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Microplastics may make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics
Microplastics made it more difficult for drugs to be efficient, researchers say.
Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals
In partnership with the European Commission
Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?
Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals?
In partnership with the European Commission
Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above.
Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution
Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination.
Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis
The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas.
Microplastics are shielding pathogens in wastewater - study
Microplastics are harbouring bacteria in wastewater and that could be dangerous for human health.
German town fears water contamination in army base sabotage case
Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water.
Researchers develop 3D printed filter for ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Using 3D printing, researchers developed lattices which removed up to 75 per cent of PFOA, one of the most common forever chemicals.
Jellyfish: if you can’t beat them, eat them?
In partnership with the European Commission
While jellyfish blooms can be problematic, researchers believe a sustainable use for this gelatinous plankton can be found.
Interview: Jellyfish boom — threat or treasure?
In partnership with the European Commission
According to biology professor Jamileh Javidpour, there is a need to look at anti-inflammatory material that might be extracted from jellyfish, or anti-cancer, immune-related biochemicals that exist but were neglected in the past.
5 common items containing 'forever chemicals' you should avoid
Euronews Health has compiled a list of five common items you should avoid using that contain toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals".
The teams competing to clean plastic from Hungary's rivers
In partnership with the European Commission
Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. But how do you do that in rivers that flow through several countries, like the Danube and Tisza? Water Matters went to Hungary to meet the teams trying to do just that.