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The environment: the silent casualty of the Ukraine war

For humans, war is an obvious tragedy. But when the fighting stops, another more silent victim is discovered: the natural environment itself.

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99% of world's population breathes poor-quality air

Air quality is poorest in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Asia regions, followed by Africa.

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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.

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Microplastics discovered in human blood - should we be worried?

The miniscule particles have been found in 22 healthy blood donors.

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Why is the snow in Antarctica turning from white to black?

How black carbon pollution is causing Antarctica’s snow to darken - and melt faster

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Bodies of COVID victims could be polluting water, scientists say

During decomposition the human body leaches heavy metals into the soil, potentially contaminating water supplies.

Portugal

Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite growing concerns

Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns.

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Living in a bubble: Did this failed 90s experiment predict the future?

The story of Biosphere 2 is controversial but those who took part say it taught them a lot about respecting the planet.

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Londoners told to avoid exercise as pollution levels rocket

The warning comes as PM2.5 concentrations are 6.5 times higher than WHO guideline levels.

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Return of the tequila fish gives scientists something to cheer about

The 7cm fish has been reintroduced to Mexico nearly 20 years after it disappeared from the wild.

Food and Drink

Why are eels so expensive and what is the future of the Japanese dish?

Eels are a much-loved delicacy in Japan - but the animals are now so endangered that they command eyewatering prices.

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Are microplastics making us resistant to antibiotics?

Polystyrene is pretty much everywhere - in plastic packaging, teabags, clothing and take-away food containers - this means we’re likely ingesting millions of bacteria laced with microplastics.

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Could the ‘dump of death’ near Mostar be making locals ill?

A landfill near Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina is leaking black fluid containing copper, lead, zinc, and arsenic at worrying levels according to test results taken by locals who are worried the dumpsite is attributed to deaths from cancer.

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Sewage pollution is making UK beaches and rivers 'unswimmable'

Water companies say sewage overflow helps manage heavy rainfall but Surfers Against Sewage have found the practice has risen by 88 per cent in the last year.

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Why is the Indian capital completely covered in smog?

Earlier this month, air quality levels fell to the “severe” category in the capital and residents faced bouts of severe pollution for a number of days.

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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.

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Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

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Meet the people swapping their highly polluting careers for green jobs

By 2050, there could be 1.18 million jobs in the low-carbon economy. Meet the faces of the green transition.

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Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’

The plan includes increasing safe routes and installing more secure bike parking to encourage people to cycle more.