Wildfires fuelled by heatwave hit tourism spots and forests across Europe
Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Türkiye and the Balkans were battling wildfires, with another heatwave pushing temperatures above…
From Israel to Spain, UN report shows drought reshaping lives and economies
The relentless heatwave gripping Israel in recent days serves as a stark reminder that drought is not just…
One of the world’s most polluted cities has banned single-use plastics. It’s not so easy
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian shop manager Olarewanju Ogunbona says he uses Styrofoam and plastic packs at least…
Plastic pollution plague blights Asia
Kulsum Beghum sorts waste at a landfill in Dhaka. Her blood contains 650 microplastic particles per millilitre, according…
Exposure to air pollutant sulfur dioxide tied to greater ALS risk
Long-term exposure to sulfur dioxide (SO2), a gaseous air pollutant generated by the burning of fossil fuels, significantly…
300 GW rise from the ashes — Hidden in the darkest place on Earth
Most people seem to wonder why the words “energy” and “darkness” do not seem to correlate on so…
How does our environment impact our health? Unravelling the exposome
With around 125,000 children and parents enrolled, Generation Victoria — or GenV — is set to become one…
Scientists raise alarm over unexpected wildlife behavior around solar farms: ‘Leading them off course’
Solar energy is crucial in our transition away from pollution-heavy power, but its rapid expansion has brought unexpected…
Leaked Treasury advice lists possible outcomes of Labor’s yet-to-be held roundtable
A leaked Treasury document has revealed a number of recommended outcomes for the federal government’s yet to be…
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall one day before deadline | Plastics
Talks on the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled just one day before…
Countrywide natural experiment links built environment to physical activity
Study design We conducted a countrywide, prospective, longitudinal physical activity study of US residents that evaluated their physical…
State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after…