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90% of babies at risk from ‘toxic chemicals’ in nappies, study finds

The research conducted in France suggests this could lead to threats of disease in later life.

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Yemen faces hazardous environmental threat from medical waste crisis

More than seven years of conflict in Yemen have devastated the economy, displaced millions, and wreaked havoc on the environment.

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Is tap water safe to drink in the US?

Scientists have linked some toxic chemicals to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems.

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Is this the 'Chilean Chernobyl'? 75 people poisoned by sulphur dioxide

"We had a sulphur dioxide peak that exceeded five times the hourly norm," say authorities.

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Travel News

'Toxic caterpillars' are taking over beaches in the UK

The hairy caterpillars making a home on British beaches as the weather warms up: what to look out for to keep safe

Euronews Witness

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.

Earth 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.

Turkey

Turkey promises action on 'sea snot' engulfing the coast

A thick layer of slime has engulfed boats moored in the Sea of Marmara, to the south of Istanbul. Warm water temperatures and industrial waste have been blamed for this record build up of algae

Russia

At least 10 workers die after accident at Russian sewage plant

At least 10 people have died while cleaning sewers near the Russian city of Taganrog after inhaling toxic fumes, local authorities said.

Earth News

Gisele Bündchen cashes in on wellbeing trend to sell £152 Dior serum

The Brazilian supermodel and environmental activist shares ‘inner beauty’ tips in new Dior Capture Totale video clip.

Ghana

Europe's electronic waste ends up at this toxic landfill in Ghana

This is one of Africa’s biggest electronic waste scrapyards and it's filled with the remnants of Europe's discarded electronic devices.

Kosovo

UN human rights expert slams own agency for Kosovo toxic camps scandal

The UN must urgently provide compensation for minorities placed in toxic Kosovo camps, says UN rights expert.

World News

EU e-waste 'illegally' exported to developing countries: Report

Electronic waste contains toxic substances that pose considerable environmental and health risks.

Serbia

Serbia faces up to huge hazardous waste problem to meet EU environment standards

Series of finds of illegal dumps raises fears thousands of tons of waste remain to be found in vulnerable locations.

United Kingdom

London's 'fatberg' moves from sewer to museum

Museum of London opens its newest exhibition featuring the East End's 'fatberg'.

Spain

Toxic cloud unleashed over Madrid after fire

A pile containing 40 tons of magnesium and aluminum shavings caught fire in Fuenlabrada.

World News

Drastic plastic the 'near permanent contamination of the natural environment'

Plastic is taking over the planet

My Europe Series

Toxic waste: An international business which benefits the Eco-Mafia

Many of these companies who are working illegaly in these areas are also working for famous Italian brand names

My Europe Series

Dirty business: mafia's toxic waste crimes spread across Europe

The illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged that

World News

Italy discovers biggest illegal waste dump in Europe

Officials in Italy have began excavating what they believe is the biggest illegal waste dump in Europe. Everything from chemicals and plastics to