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The toxic afterlife of thousands of shipping containers lost at sea

A single container changes the micro-ecosystem around it - impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering.

Ecotech

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

Health news

Why are European girls starting puberty earlier than before?

Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than in the past.

Nutrition

Microplastics found to increase in soda bottles the more you open them

A new report found a number of micro and nanoplastics in soda bottles, with the number increasing based on how many times the bottle was opened.

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Tech News

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.

Health news

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".

Health news

Scientists confirm 'forever chemicals' are absorbed through the skin

PFAS, known as forever chemicals, can make their way into the bloodstream through skin contact, according to new research.

Ecotech

This Swiss start-up is breaking down forever chemicals with bubbles

PFAS are poisoning us, but destroying them is still difficult and expensive. One Swiss start-up may have the answer.

Earth News

Governments pushing to ease protection for aquatic environment

Environmental campaigners have raised the alarm about a potential weakening of EU water quality rules as a 2027 deadline to meet strict pollution limits looms.

Health news

Girls are experiencing earlier and more irregular periods, study says

A recent study found that girls are starting menstruation earlier and experiencing more irregular cycles, which could be influenced by factors like obesity and environmental chemicals.

Earth News

Low sperm count could be due to microplastics, new study finds

The tiny plastic particles were found in all 23 human testes in a new study, and all 47 testes from pet dogs.

Earth News

400 French climate activists storm chemical site in PFAS protest

The Pierre-Bénite plant has been targeted before, as local health concerns grow.

Earth News

Industry chiefs warn of over regulation, demand change of tack

Corporate leaders are calling on the EU executive to revive European industry while green groups reproach the EU Belgium Presidency for standing by them.

Earth News

Scientists say cancer spread could be sparked by ‘forever chemicals’

Numerous studies have already associated PFAS with higher rates of cancers, including kidney, prostate and breast cancer.

Earth News

Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment

‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants.

Earth News

Belgium urged to advance extension of water pollutant watch list

Belgium plans to move forward a proposal to increase the number of water pollutants subject to strict concentration limits, to include PFAS 'forever chemicals' and dozens of others, the EU Council presidency holder has said amid calls from civil society and industry.

Health news

Is Santa bearing toxic toys?

Take care while unpacking Christmas stockings - the presents inside may contain hazardous chemicals such as lead and phthalates, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) warns in its latest report.

Earth News

Climate change could be opening ozone hole for longer, experts say

What causes the Antarctic ozone hole to open, and why is it bigger than usual for this time of year?

Earth News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

Earth News

Toxic tyre dust is polluting our oceans with microplastics

Some 2 billion tyres are made a year. What is the environmental cost of the 'chemical cocktail' that goes into them?