South Africa’s estuaries face a growing threat from pollution: we took a close look at four
Estuaries shelter and offer respite to countless species of birds, fish and mammals.
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US election: Trump is threatening to turn back the tide on America’s environmental laws and reverse climate progress
The ability of Americans to expect a healthy and safe environment is in danger.
Environmental antibiotic resistance unevenly addressed despite growing global risk, study finds
Most antibiotic resistance research comes from high-income countries but the greatest threats are elsewhere. This inequality is shaping the future of global health.
‘Plastic‑free’ fashion is not as clean or green as it seems
While natural fibre textiles like cotton have generated an environmentally friendly reputation in recent years they might be just as bad as microplastic textiles like polyester and Nylon.
Microplastics have even been blown into a remote corner of the Pyrenees
New research finds tiny particles in the atmosphere had been carried nearly 100km. Should we be worried?
How the pollution of today will become the ‘technofossils’ of the far future
Chickens, concrete, computers and clothes will leave a billion-year mark in the rocks.
Gaps in reporting of nitrogen fertiliser use on farms leave an incomplete picture of impacts on water quality
Only about 61% of dairy farm operators had reported their use of synthetic nitrogen a year after reporting rules came into force.
Lorry‑driver shortages: how retailers are starting to move more goods by train
Increased use of freight trains can ease the HGV driver crisis and improve the air quality, research shows.
Sewage alerts: the long history of using maps to hold water companies to account
These maps have gone viral – here’s what they owe to 19th century cholera campaigns.
Plastic is now part of our planet’s fabric – a scientist and archaeologist discuss what happens next
Academics from different disciplines come Head to Head in this series to tackle topical debates.
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