Iran risks ‘going many years backward’ as environmental destruction threatens long-term health
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris is sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles are pounding military sites. ADVERTISEMENT…
We’re in for a bad allergy season — why your go-to meds may not work
We’re gonna need a stronger pill. Each year, the seasonal allergy warnings grow louder — as does the…
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…
‘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…
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…
Buncrana company fined €2,500 for “very serious” river pollution
A Buncrana-based construction company has been ordered to pay €2,500 to a local environmental charity after a significant…
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…
‘No ordinary clean-up operation’: EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor
Published on 10/03/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Futuristic tech, including heavy-lifting robots, is being deployed to help clean up…
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
And Denmark is on track to become the first country to tax agricultural pollution after Copenhagen and farmers’…