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%…
Cleaner Cars May Be Hiding a New Pollution Problem
Vehicle exhaust contains a complex mixture of gases and particles that can affect air quality, climate, and human…
A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning
All 60 teas met Chinese limits for the harmful elements tested, but conservative risk modeling highlighted cadmium as…
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve raises concerns over 230-home Christchurch plan
Now, Christchurch City Council is consulting on a private plan change that would allow developer Independent Producers Ltd…
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…
Deen Maar Island fur seal population plummets as pollution affects pups
A remote island off Victoria’s south-west coast, Deen Maar, was once home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony.…
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,…
Artist gives Disney’s most beloved characters a darkly modern twist to talk about current issues
Back in 2017, Artist Tom Ward used his incredible illustration techniques to give new perspective on modern life…
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…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
Hawke’s Bay man calls for action on thermal paper receipts and plastic pollution
The Ministry for the Environment said it did not have a position on thermal paper receipts and was…