brussels bureau One in eight deaths in Europe linked to pollution, report says Air and noise pollution as well as the effects of climate change such as heat waves impact the health and well being of Europeans, a new environmental report says. 08/09/2020
Life A handful of items hold the key to plastic problem, says Greenpeace By focusing on a few key products, supermarkets could halve their plastic use by 2025. 04/09/2020
Wellness Human organs can absorb microplastics, say scientists Evidence of plastic contamination was detected in every sample tested at Arizona State University. 19/08/2020
Mauritius Work underway to remove Japanese oil spill ship in Mauritius Tug boats will pull the bow — the smaller part of the shipwrecked MV Wakashio — out to sea and allow it to sink. 17/08/2020
Life Disposable masks pose a real environmental threat An increasing number of eco-friendly PPEs are available made from materials such as fishing net and wood pulp. 09/08/2020
Life Earthquake scientists have found a surprise benefit of lockdown What can the vibrations of the earth's crust teach us about the environment? 24/07/2020
Style Digital fashion may be the answer to saving the planet Ever wanted a new outfit for a specific photo? The new digital fashion movement is exactly what you need. 16/07/2020
Life How much plastic do you actually throw away every year? Even if you've ditched plastic bottles and straws, you might be surprised to see your full plastic problem. 15/07/2020
Style Designer makes eco-burial clothes which form part of the earth A designer has created a series of biodegradable burial garments to make funerals more eco-friendly. 26/06/2020
Places Plastic rains from the sky in some remote parts of the US Plastic pollution in the atmosphere is now being found outside of urban areas. 19/06/2020
Life Don't throw away old batteries, feed them to your plants instead Recycled batteries can be turned into fertiliser that is being used to grow food. 28/05/2020
Life Is planting trees the answer to offsetting our Netflix addiction? A new subscription service uses trees to offset users' carbon emissions caused by their streaming habits. 27/05/2020
Wellness Why destroying the planet is bad for human health Our health and the health of the planet are more closely linked than you might think. 24/05/2020
Life Discovery of plastic-eating bacteria marks breakthrough for scientists Could this solve the problem of landfill? 08/04/2020
Life We Recommend | Alison's Adventures: Your Passport to the World Follow Alison Teal as she details her unbelievable life story helping to protect the earth’s greatest treasure. 15/03/2020
Wellness What is the true environmental impact of the meat you eat? Knowing the environmental impact your dietary choices could encourage you to cut down on animal products. 01/02/2020
Life Is your reusable tote worse for the environment than a plastic bag? Just how many times do you have to use a 'bag for life' to make it worth it. 22/01/2020
Malaysia Malaysia returns waste to Europe: 'we're not world's rubbish dump' Shipments of unwanted rubbish have been rerouted since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, but Malaysia and others are fighting back. 20/01/2020
