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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.

27/06/2024

Eco-Innovation

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.

17/06/2024

Green 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.

06/06/2024

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.

30/05/2024

Green 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.

21/05/2024

Green News

400 French climate activists storm chemical site in PFAS protest

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

04/03/2024

Green 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.

20/02/2024

Green 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.

04/02/2024

Green News

Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment

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

30/01/2024

Green 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.

09/01/2024

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.

25/12/2023

Green 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?

30/11/2023

Green 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.

09/11/2023

Green 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?

02/10/2023

Green News

Could this European island be the first to sue over forever chemicals?

Toxic chemicals leaked into their drinking water supplies more than 30 years ago. Now residents want compensation.

04/08/2023

Green News

Life in plastic: It’s overshoot day for the world’s favourite material

Today marks International Plastic Overshoot Day, when the world officially exceeds the amount of plastic it can effectively manage in a year.

28/07/2023

Smart Health

Medical residue in water: what are the impacts and solutions?

In partnership with The European Commission

Taking a painkiller to cure a headache might seem quite harmless. But many of the medicines we take can have far-reaching impacts on the environment, wildlife and potentially our own health.

13/07/2023

Green News

French company accused of releasing 'forever chemicals' near Lyon

Local residents blame French chemical giant Arkema for contaminating the environment around its plant near Lyon.

28/06/2023

Green News

‘Hypocrisy’: EU exporting a ‘carcinogenic’ pesticide it banned in 2020

This dangerous fungicide was banned in the EU three years ago. So why is it still being sent to developing countries?

22/06/2023

Health news

‘Spermageddon’: Why men are at the centre of a global fertility crisis

A recent bombshell study found that sperm counts are plummeting faster than we thought. What is driving this trend, and can we reverse it?

26/05/2023