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Pollution is masking the real extent of global warming, study says

The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.

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Meet the teen duo that won this year’s Earth Prize Europe

The European winners hope they can scale up their invention to tackle water pollution at its source.

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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.

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Pig-rearing pollution is making life ‘unfeasible’ in this Spanish town

Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby livestock operations.

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One in three people worldwide exposed to household air pollution

About one in three people worldwide were exposed to household air pollution in a single year, according to new estimates.

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Less than 1 in 5 cities around the world boast clean air, report warns

India had six of the nine most polluted cities worldwide, a new report from a Swiss-based database found.

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How close is Europe to meeting its zero pollution targets?

Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.

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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.

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Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

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Oldest evidence of lead pollution found in ancient Greece

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say.

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Top European court orders Italy to stop mafia-caused toxic pollution

Mafia informants directed police to specific sites where toxic rubbish was dumped.

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Planning a cruise to Nice? The mayor wants to cancel it

Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships.

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Nearly a quarter of freshwater animals now face extinction risk

Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together.

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Arctic ice shows Romans had lower IQs because of lead pollution

Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples.

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Antarctic tourism is booming: Can it be sustainable?

The presence of humans in this fragile, remote ecosystem comes with major risks.

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How to avoid Europe’s new fines for driving offences in 2025

Countries in the bloc are cracking down on emissions, dangerous driving and noise pollution.

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Environmental disaster in the Black Sea

Russian regional authorities reported on Tuesday that around 35km of coastline had been contaminated by oil after two ships were badly damaged by storms in the Kerch Strait . A state of emergency has been declared in several districts.

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Air pollution kills 240,000 Europeans a year: Will new EU rules help?

Air pollution is also hurting ecosystems, resulting in lower crop yields.

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Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?

French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?

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Why did the Global Plastics Treaty talks fail?

The talks were about phasing out plastic production, improving waste management, design requirements for plastic products and funding the global transition away from plastic.