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Revealed: scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution across UK and Europe

Major mapping project reveals PFAS have been found at high levels at thousands of sites

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Everything you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ detected in air, water, soils, sediments and rain

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists

Far more tiny particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts but new tyre designs may help

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Watch: Fears new lighting drove away Belfast's famous starling murmuration

The roost site of the now red listed bird wasn't considered in developments around Albert Bridge

Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023

California’s biggest environmental cleanup leaves lead contamination and frustration

LOS ANGELES — California’s largest and most expensive environmental cleanup has failed to properly remove lead pollution from some homes and neighborhoods near a notorious battery recycler in southeast Los Angeles County, leaving residents at continued risk, a Los Angeles Times investigation shows.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023

Vast majority of Londoners support ban on wood burners

Exclusive: Poll shows national support for ban in urban areas, where burners have worst impact

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

One year on from the Clean Air Zone being paused, where are we now?

As we wait for a decision on the future of the Clean Air Zone one year after the plans were paused, Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Timan looks back at what happened and where we are now.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 20, 2023

Can Air Pollution Make You Depressed? Public Health Experts Explain Worrying New Data

Two new studies show a link between long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants and detrimental mental health effects.

Inverse · Feb 19, 2023

All choked up on bad air

A white mask looked dusty and had turned grey as if it had been left in a dustbin when in fact it had been worn for just one day by a resident in Lampang.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023

Exposure to traffic pollution proven to impair brain function

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time the effect of exposure to traffic pollution on the brain's functioning.

The New Daily · Feb 18, 2023