New research reveals chronic low-dose pesticide exposure drastically reduces fish lifespan by accelerating ageing, challenging current safety standards and posing risks to population stability.
Leading researchers challenge high-profile findings of microplastics in human brains and organs, citing potential false positives. Discover what we truly know about plastic pollution and health risks.
Tests by Pesticides Action Network UK found traces of the controversial weedkiller glyphosate in over 60% of playgrounds sampled. Campaigners urge immediate restrictions to protect children's health.
A new study reveals US carbon pollution grew faster than the economy last year, driven by data centres, crypto mining, and a cold winter. Discover the data and its implications for climate goals.
Exclusive: Leading scientists challenge recent alarming findings on microplastics in human brains, hearts and blood, citing contamination risks and flawed methods. Discover the 'bombshell' doubts and what it means for public health.
UK florists face serious health risks from unregulated pesticide residues on imported flowers. Experts warn of cancer links and call for urgent safety reforms.
Wessex Water's CEO and CFO received £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent company in a year they were banned from bonuses due to pollution. Read the full investigation.
New research shows where a car's exhaust is placed dramatically impacts air quality for pedestrians. Simple design changes could significantly reduce what we breathe.
Shocking research reveals the Rhine carries thousands of tonnes of toxic waste to the North Sea each year. Discover the findings and the citizen scientists helping to tackle the crisis.
New analysis reveals ditching premium seats, maximising occupancy and using efficient aircraft could slash aviation's climate impact by 50-75%. Find out how.
Democrats and health activists have stripped a controversial rider from a US funding bill that would have shielded pesticide makers like Bayer from lawsuits and limited health warnings. Read the full story.
Pacific Grove, known as Butterfly Town USA, sees monarch numbers crash. Citizen scientists and experts battle pesticides and habitat loss to save this iconic species from vanishing.
New analysis forecasts battery electric vehicles will outnumber diesels in Great Britain by 2030, with London set to become the first diesel-free UK city. Discover the data behind the shift.
A powerful new cartoon by Jason White illustrates the shocking journey of microplastics from waste to our dinner plates. See the artwork and learn what we must do to stop this environmental crisis.
Delhi's toxic air, a lethal cocktail of gases and particles, is India's biggest killer. Activists and doctors plead for action as government measures fail. Read the full investigation.
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
New research reveals indoor air pollution in UK homes can be more harmful than outdoor air, posing serious health risks. Learn how to protect your household today.
From Copenhagen's cycle lanes to Vienna's green spaces, environmental health experts analyse what makes a city truly liveable and where London and Barcelona fall short. Discover the data on urban health.
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt major polluters from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move environmental groups warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full analysis.
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is poisoning their community with toxic air pollution. Read the full investigation.
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Iraq's historic Tigris River is heavily polluted and drying up, endangering millions and ancient communities like the Mandaeans. Urgent action is needed to prevent an ecological and cultural catastrophe.
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Open fires and wood-burning stoves face new restrictions as the government aims to slash harmful PM2.5 pollution by 2030. Learn what the plans mean for you.
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
Health groups petition the US EPA to ban spraying antibiotics on food crops, citing superbug risks and 35,000 annual resistance deaths. Urgent action needed.