‘Cocaine sharks’ found cruising the Caribbean
This puts the “white” in “Great White.” Move over “Cocaine Bear.” Brazilian scientists have discovered traces of nose…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes
The return of sunny weather also comes with a less welcome companion: fine particle pollution. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Several…
Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Only 14 per cent of cities worldwide breathe safe air, a drop from 17 per cent in the…
Could pollution be affecting our mental health?
Pollution is being looked at as a likely contributor to Europe’s “significant increase in the prevalence and incidence…
Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 20/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Research has shown the majority of plastic waste found ingested…
Microbial teamwork enables efficient breakdown of phthalate plastic pollutants
Plastic trash has reached the world’s most remote locations, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the…
Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades
News of black rain falling on Tehran felt all too familiar to Nejat Rahmanian as he scrolled through…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
EU climate advisers say eat less meat and tax farm emissions – POLITICO
In fact, they add, the EU should reconsider the entire idea of subsidies based on farmland size, worth…
Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn
Scientists argue that fine particle pollution may be harming brain health and lowering cognitive potential worldwide, with modelling…
‘Urgent action’ needed as pollution fuels mental health risks, EU agency warns
Exposure to pollution – especially air, noise, and toxic chemicals – is emerging as a significant contributor to…