Health 'Forever chemicals' in tap water near Lyon: How harmful are they? There are calls for a crackdown on chemical pollution after potentially toxic levels of PFAS were found in tap water near France’s third-largest city. 13/05/2022
Green News EU citizens could now claim damages over harmful air pollution levels Poorer communities - who live and work in highly polluted areas - particularly need judicial protection. 05/05/2022
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Green News What are microplastics and why is everyone so worried about them? Microplastics have been found in human lungs for the first time. Their nano size allows for ease of access into water filtration systems, which means they often end up in the ocean, or our body. 07/04/2022
Biztech news Meta suspends controversial plans for Netherlands data centre The planned centre has faced opposition in the country over the massive amount of energy needed to power it. 30/03/2022
Living Greta Thunberg gets invite onto floating home made from rubbish Brazilian artist Luiz Fernando Barreto built his floating house on Pavuna River in Rio de Janeiro to bring awareness to the pollution of its waters. 29/03/2022
no comment Oranges dragged onto the beach cause pollution Oranges dragged onto the beach cause pollution 24/03/2022
Nature Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a direct threat to the environment Ecocide is being committed in Ukraine and it may ‘take decades’ for the environment to recover. 22/03/2022
Nature Why is Chicago's river turning bright green? Some environmentalists say the tradition, which started in the 1960s, is outdated and disrespectful to wildlife. 15/03/2022
Green News Which of the world’s rivers are the most polluted with medical drugs? The first global investigation into pharmaceutical pollution has revealed the extent of caffeine, antidepressants and other drugs in our waterways. 15/02/2022
Green News 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. 11/02/2022
Home How used COVID face masks could be helping to keep you connected The COVID pandemic is believed to be generating 7,200 tonnes of medical waste every day but this company is finding new ways to reuse it. 07/02/2022
Nature Europe’s 89 million dogs are pooing all over biodiversity hotspots The levels of nitrogen and phosphorous found next to fouled paths would be illegal on farms, scientists were 'staggered' to discover. 07/02/2022
Nature South America's 'lithium fields' reveal the dark side of electric cars Demand for lithium-ion batteries is unprecedented - but is mining the chemical element harmful to the environment? 01/02/2022
Poland Polish town tests anti-smog sound 'cannon' to tackle pollution Poland is one of the most polluted countries in Europe, breaching EU norms by hundreds of percentage points at the worst times of year. 21/01/2022
Mobility Mining boom in California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ set to power up to 6m EVs At the edge of a deserted lake in California, the race for ‘white gold’ is on. And the jobs brought by the mining companies could save an area that has slowly fallen into decrepitude. 12/01/2022
Living Will the New York Fashion Act be a sustainable trend-setter? It could be the first time a country has set legally-binding environmental rules for the clothing and footwear industries. 12/01/2022
Poland Poland recalls ambassador to Czech Republic over Turów mine comments The ambassador said Poland had shown a "lack of empathy, a lack of understanding and a lack of will to open a dialogue" on the matter. 07/01/2022
Serbia This 'liquid tree' in Belgrade is fighting back against air pollution It contains six hundred litres of water and uses microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce pure oxygen through photosynthesis. 07/12/2021
Climate Serbs protest in Belgrade over air pollution problems Protesters blew whistles and carried homemade banners to raise awareness of the pollution problems facing their cities. 29/11/2021
Living Procter & Gamble shocked to find giant tampon applicator on doorstep Environmental activist Ella Daish has doorstepped the Procter & Gamble headquarters in a protest against period pollution 17/11/2021
Green News Cocaine is being hidden in plastic waste, claims new investigation A new report reveals how illicit flows and organised crime groups are worsening the world's 'heartbreaking' plastic waste problem. 15/11/2021
Biztech news An Israeli start-up is giving out virtual coins for collecting rubbish What if you could walk and earn money at the same time? A start-up has created the ultimate game app that does good both for you and the planet. 11/11/2021
Poland Polish minister in Prague in bid to defuse Turów coal mine dispute Poland is the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany. 05/11/2021
Green News 'Waste age': Art explores the devastating impact of what we throw away From fashion to food, electronics to construction, even packaging – designers have found the lost value in our rubbish and imagined a future of clean materials that could lead us out of the 'Waste Age'. 05/11/2021
Green Opinion COP26: Why a bad outcome ‘is the best we can hope for’ Professor Rupert Read says our political leaders can’t be relied upon to deliver at COP26, and inevitably change will be up to the people. 01/11/2021
