Microplastics found in every human placenta tested Tired Earth February 24, 2024 Researchers reported finding microplastics in all 62 of the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms....
'Live fast, die young': Agriculture is transforming entire ecosystems Hannah Steiner February 17, 2024 "We examined organisms from all areas of the sampled ecosystems—from microorganisms in the soil to plants, butterflies and other arthropods,....
How does car traffic influence airborne fungal diversity? Hannah Steiner February 06, 2024 These results suggest that reducing vehicular traffic could be an effective measure to control airborne fungal exposure and microbial pollution.
Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight Michael Murphy January 17, 2024 A recent spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at the EU level,....
Scientists provide recipe to halve pollution from food production Hannah Steiner January 07, 2024 A major report has put forward solutions to halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture and the food system in Europe, including....
China air pollution worsens in 2023, first time in decade Hannah Steiner December 26, 2023 China's air pollution worsened in 2023, the first time it has done so in a decade, a study released on....
Cars spared from tighter exhaust standards under Euro 7 deal Michael Murphy December 19, 2023 A deal was reached between the European Parliament and Council on Monday (18 December) on new rules to tighten pollution....
Bees are still being harmed despite tightened pesticide regulations Hannah Steiner December 12, 2023 A new study has confirmed that pesticides, commonly used in farmland, significantly harm bumblebees one of the most important wild....