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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.

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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.

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‘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?

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‘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?

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Safe drinking water: US proposes ‘historic’ limits on PFAS

Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ could soon be limited in US drinking water under historic new bill.

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There’s no escaping deadly air pollution. How can we tackle it?

99.999 per cent of the world’s population are breathing unsafe air.

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‘Frightening’ scale of Europe's forever chemical pollution revealed

An investigation has revealed that 17,000 European sites are contaminated with these persistent manmade substances.

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Chemical pollution could be increasing average penis length

They say that every cloud has a silver lining. While pollution is a life threatening problem in many places, for some this could be an upside.

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Magnets, lawsuits, and protest: Here’s how we beat forever chemicals

The list of health problems caused by forever chemicals is long - and the list of places they are found is longer. Here's how we beat them.

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The fish species you should avoid to dodge ‘forever chemicals'

Dangerous forever chemicals have been linked to increased risk of cancer and reproductive problems. If you want to avoid them, you might want to steer clear of freshwater fish.

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Ozone layer will recover by 2040 in most of the world, says UN

The report lays out three key dates, with the ozone layer set to fully recover to 1980 values by 2066.

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Ditch forever chemicals, investors worth €8 trillion tell companies

As the threat of litigation increases, investors worth trillions of euros have urged chemical companies to phase out ‘forever chemicals.’

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SHEIN’s clothes contain ‘hazardous chemicals,’ Greenpeace claim

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace have accused fashion giant SHIEN of breaching EU chemical laws.

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Sperm counts worldwide are falling even faster than we thought

Researchers warn of a global fertility crisis that "looks like a pandemic” as sperm counts drop sharply around the world.

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California sues 18 companies over forever chemical pollution

The highly toxic chemicals are found in 98% of Californians, says Attorney General Rob Bonta.

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‘Global contamination’: Europe should lead in regulating PFAS

Studies have revealed global forever chemical pollution. Now there are calls for PFAS to be banned in Europe.

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Campaigners slam proposed delay to Europe’s new toxic chemical laws

A last minute policy change could spell ‘game over’ for the EU’s toxic chemical restrictions, campaigners warn.

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Expecting a boy? Pollution may already be harming his future fertility

New research shows air pollution particles and "forever chemicals" are entering the developing organs of unborn babies.

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Scientists have found a way to break down toxic 'forever chemicals'

"Forever chemicals" don’t break down naturally in the environment, aren’t eaten by bacteria, and cannot be incinerated.

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‘Forever chemicals’: What exactly are PFAS and why are they a problem?

We asked an expert about the health risks associated with forever chemicals and what can be done to prevent future PFAS pollution.