Nearly 75% of water-resistant products contain toxic PFAS, study finds
Chemicals used in everyday products have been associated with ‘a range of serious health problems’ including cancer and birth defects A new analysis of popular brand name products detected toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in nearly 75% of items labeled stain- or water-resistant. The study’s authors say the companies are needlessly putting customers’ health at risk. […]
Henri-Lloyd support Sea Shepherd Ghostnet Campaign
Whilst many retailers were dropping their prices during Black Friday 2021, Henri-Lloyd did the complete opposite and turned Black Friday ‘Blue’.
McKinsey: fundamental transformation of global economy needed for net zero
$9tn of annual investment required to avoid most catastrophic climate impacts, consultancy says Reaching net zero climate emissions by 2050 will require a “fundamental transformation of the global economy”, according to a report by McKinsey, one of the world’s most influential consulting firms. It estimates that $9.2tn will need to be invested every year for […]
Lac de Grand lieu, a protected lake area offered by Guerlain to the State
Located on the border between the Loire-Atlantique and the Vendée, Grand-Lieu and its network of three rivers constitute an amazing body of water that boaters can visit, without ever sailing on the lake itself.
Nanoplastic pollution found at both of Earth’s poles for first time
Tiny particles including tyre dust found in ice cores stretching back 50 years, showing global plastic contamination Nanoplastic pollution has been detected in polar regions for the first time, indicating that the tiny particles are now pervasive around the world. The nanoparticles are smaller and more toxic than microplastics, which have already been found across […]
Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists
Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global ecosystems upon which life depends The cocktail of chemical pollution that pervades the planet now threatens the stability of global ecosystems upon which humanity depends, scientists have said. Plastics are of particularly high concern, they said, along with 350,000 synthetic chemicals including pesticides, […]
Dirty greenwashing: watchdog targets fashion brands over misleading claims
Companies may have to change how they advertise or face court if in breach of consumer protection law Fashion brands that make misleading claims about their environmental credentials face a crackdown by the competition watchdog as it targets greenwashing. Brands could be forced to change the way they advertise or face court action if they […]
UK rivers choked by a ‘chemical cocktail’ of sewage and waste, MPs find
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee report into the water quality of rivers has found that ‘rivers in England are a mess’ and a ‘chemical cocktail’ of sewage, agricultural waste, and plastic is polluting the waters of many of the country’s rivers. In the report released on 12 January 2022, the Environmental Audit Committee […]
Making Shipping Greener: Michelin in Deal to Test Inflatable Sail
French tire maker Michelin and Compagnie Maritime Nantaise said on Thursday they will jointly test Michelin’s inflatable wing sail this year on a merchant ship for the first time, in a move that may help the shipping industry cut its emissions.The…
The top 5 lighthouses to see in Southern Europe
Discover a selection of lighthouses not to be missed in Southern Europe. They have been selected by the European Best Destination website, which promotes culture and tourism in Europe. For hundreds of years, they have protected sailors and illuminated at night and today they are unique and ingenious monuments that face the wind and sea.
