Nighttime light exposure may alter heart structure and function
Exposure to light during the nighttime is linked to important and potentially harmful changes to the structure and…
Microplastics transport toxins and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Microplastics are often viewed as pollutants in their own right, but their environmental impact may extend far beyond…
Researchers find greater microplastic burden in lung cancer patients
People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities…
San Diego County approves $1 billion to treat Tijuana River sewage
After decades of pollution and years of beach closures caused by raw sewage in the Tijuana River, San…
China faces rising lung cancer deaths driven by aging population
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death both globally and in China, accounting for roughly 40%…
Company creates plastic from sugar to help solve microplastics problem
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t…
Two British birth cohorts find no added health burden from a coastal childhood
A decades-long analysis of two birth cohorts shows that where people move, and the socioeconomic conditions they encounter,…
Hydrogen-powered shipping could deliver $284 billion in annual health benefits
Global modeling suggests that replacing conventional marine fuels with hydrogen could sharply reduce pollution-related mortality while generating substantial…
PFAS levels in shallow soils
The Innovation Platform spoke with the British Geological Survey about its collaborative study for the Environment Agency investigating…
Yemen water crisis driven by conflict and weak regulation`
Years of war, instability, weak governance, and public policy failures have left 15.4 million Yemenis without access to…
WHO updates guidelines to reduce risk of dementia worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia,…
The Richest 10% Cause up to $5.7 Trillion in Environmental Damage Each Year
A new analysis estimates that the world’s highest-consuming 10% generate trillions of dollars in environmental damage each year…