Climate benefits from establishing marine protected areas targeted at blue carbon solutions
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, <a href=”https://www.pnas.org/toc/pnas/119/23″>Volume 119, Issue 23</a>, June 2022.
Pollution responsible for one in six deaths across planet, scientists warn
Toxic air, water and soil are ‘existential threat to human and planetary health’, says global review Pollution is killing 9 million people a year, a review has found, making it responsible for one in six of all deaths. Toxic air and contaminated water and soil “is an existential threat to human health and planetary health, […]
‘Forever chemicals’ found in nearly 60% of children’s ‘waterproof’ or ‘stain-resistant’ textiles
A study found PFAS substances in clothing, pillow protectors, bedding and furniture, some labeled ‘environmentally friendly’ Nearly 60% of children’s textiles labeled “waterproof”, “stain-resistant”, or “environmentally friendly” that were tested as part of a new study contained toxic PFAS substances known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment. Among products checked were […]
Microplastics may be dragging faecal parasites from land into the seas
Three parasites that are sometimes found in cat and human faeces can live on the surface of microplastic particles, and may be transported into the sea
Dolphins who are hand-fed by tourists are less social than their peers
Tourists can hand-feed some dolphins around the coast of Australia, but dolphins fed this way are less likely to form strong social bonds with their peers
Waterless skincare: the beauty firms tapping into ethical cleansing
Anhydrous products are good for the planet and consumers – but will mainstream brands buy into the concept? The climate crisis is driving a new trend that will change the look of your bathroom cabinet for ever: waterless skincare. While wrapping-free, vegan toiletries have long had a place on British high streets, thanks to independent […]
Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time
Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients undergoing surgery, with polypropylene and PET most common Microplastic pollution has been discovered lodged deep in the lungs of living people for the first time. The particles were found in almost all the samples analysed. The scientists said microplastic pollution was now ubiquitous across the […]
Drugs have dangerously polluted the world’s rivers, scientists warn
Pharmaceutical pollution poses ‘global threat to human and environmental health’, major study finds Humanity’s drugs have polluted rivers across the entire world and pose “a global threat to environmental and human health”, according to the most comprehensive study to date. Pharmaceuticals and other biologically active compounds used by humans are known to harm wildlife and […]
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. […]
Health journals make joint call for urgent action on climate crisis
Editorial in publications worldwide urges leaders to take measures to stop ‘greatest threat to public health’ More than 200 health journals worldwide are publishing an editorial calling on leaders to take emergency action on climate change and to protect health. The British Medical Journal said it is the first time so many publications have come […]
