Environment
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Pollution
Artificial sweeteners in wastewater raise health and environmental concerns
Artificial sweeteners are increasingly found in wastewater worldwide. A new global review highlights their persistence, limited removal, and potential harm.
Isabella Ceccarini•21 August 2025
Pollution
China’s mega dam sparks water security…
Beijing has launched construction on a long-awaited mega dam in Tibet. But…
Erminia Voccia•5 August 2025
Pollution
Earth Overshoot Day 2025: humanity consumes…
On July 24, the world hits Earth Overshoot Day 2025. From now…
Erminia Voccia•24 July 2025
Pollution
Carbon footprint of solar panels, the EU sets a new standard for…
The European Commission’s JRC proposes harmonized rules to measure the carbon footprint of solar panels, driving…
Editorial Team•22 July 2025
Pollution
Sand and dust storms have a staggering human cost
Severely underestimated, sand and dust storms are taking a growing toll on public health and economies…
Erminia Voccia•16 July 2025
Pollution
Trump to roll back safety limits on forever chemicals
The U.S. EPA has announced plans to revoke the maximum contaminant levels for PFNA, PFHxS, GenX,…
Editorial Team•27 June 2025
Pollution
The carbon emissions quota for staying below 1.5 degrees is running out
The carbon emissions quota to limit global warming to 1.5°C could run out in just over…
Editorial Team•20 June 2025
Pollution
Centuries-old sea mercury pollution threatens Arctic wildlife and Indigenous communities
Mercury released by human activities such as coal combustion and gold mining can stay in the…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Pollution
Italian tech tackles space debris with autonomous satellites and smart shields
Space debris threatens satellites, but two Italian innovations aim to boost orbit safety with AI, automation…
Editorial Team•23 May 2025
Pollution
Record forest fire emissions in South Korea, sharp decline in Southeast Asia
The monitoring of forest fire emissions during the first four months of 2025, conducted by Copernicus,…
Editorial Team•17 May 2025
Pollution
Fishing gear: a leading source of microplastics in the ocean
Fishing gear is one of the leading sources of microplastics polluting oceans and seas, leaving a…
Editorial Team•12 May 2025
Pollution
Tire additives found in fruits and vegetables raise concerns for health and…
A Swiss research found traces of tire additives in the most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables.…
Editorial Team•8 May 2025
Pollution
Toxic metals contaminate over one-sixth of the world’s farmland
Nearly 1.4 billion people live on land contaminated by toxic metals. According to a new study,…
Editorial Team•23 April 2025
Pollution
Europe’s Transport Emissions Finally See a “Structural” Decline
Between 2019 and 2024, greenhouse gases from cars, trucks, ships, and planes dropped by 5%, largely…
Editorial Team•21 March 2025
Pollution
Waste-to-energy plants in China more polluting than coal? A new study reveals…
Waste-to-energy plants in China may emit more CO2 than coal plants due to plastic waste. A…
Editorial Team•7 March 2025
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