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Ghost fishing gear: The hidden threat at the bottom of the sea

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Babies risk microplastic exposure from surprising sources, study finds

The report also found that some climate technology could actually make microplastic exposure worse.

Euronews investigates

Deadly coal: Bosnia-Herzegovina's problems with its energy transition

Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are serious: Cancer from coal?

Health news

Iran war's environmental toll threatens long-term health, experts say

Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say.

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Where are Europe’s most – and least – polluted cities?

Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.

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5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes

Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think.

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Only three countries in Europe breathe safe air – new report

India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

Nature

Penguins are attracted to harmful white plastics, study shows

Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

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‘Huge amounts’ of litter clog up EU waters. Will robots save the day?

The EU-funded initiative is helping tidy up the litter-filled sea floor, and could even be used to detect hidden mines.

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Acid rain and broken food chains: Iran war’s environmental costs

Experts warn that the Middle East’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ are at risk as vulnerable desalination and oil plants become targets.

Health news

Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

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Microwave meals contain a 'cocktail of microplastics', report warns

Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet.

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‘Under pressure’: How humans are choking the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts.

Ecotech

How a ‘flying’ electric ferry is transforming this Swedish city

The Swedish capital’s hydrofoil electric ferry slashes emissions by up to 94%, according to a new report.

Health news

These everyday foods could expose children to harmful heavy metals

A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish.

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'I kayaked Greenland’s ‘pristine’ waters. What I found was terrifying'

One scientist is on a mission to reveal the far-reaching spread of microplastics after kayaking around a remote glacier in Greenland.

Climate

Trump EPA to gut key scientific finding underpinning US climate policy

The 2009 'endangerment finding' is the legal underpinning of nearly all US climate regulations for planet-heating emissions.