Pollution

Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said. This is despite the fact that, as the chef, author and activist Max La …

Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say Read More »

With summer approaching, many will be looking to their weather apps for reassurance on air quality. A green dot usually tells us the air is good, or in other words, a level deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, a new study from the University of Mississippi found that pollution levels well below the agency’s …

Study finds “green” air quality rating can still affect your heart health Read More »

The U.K.’s Royal Astronomical Society is urging governments to formally recognize artificial light at night as a pollutant, warning that growing levels of light pollution are harming human health, biodiversity and astronomical research. The call follows a major conference hosted by the RAS in January 2025, where scientists, policymakers and environmental experts presented evidence showing …

Why Artificial Light Should Now Be Legally Classed As Pollution Read More »

Scientists at the University of Madras in Chennai have discovered a microscopic freshwater alga that can effectively break down some of the most stubborn plastics polluting our waterways. Their research reveals that a specific strain of microalgae called Uronema trentonense can degrade up to 27% of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and 21% of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) over 12 …

Researchers discover freshwater algae that can ‘eat’ plastic waste Read More »

Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study. Both, a short-term and cumulative, exposure to air pollution were tied to increased migraine activity, as were climate factors such as heat and humidity, findings published in the journal Neurology suggest. “These results help us to better understand how …

Pollution may trigger migrainesStudy links air pollution, heat and humidity to increased migraine activity, especially in those already prone Read More »