Life expectancy in Britain has fallen so much that a million years of life could disappear by 2058 – why?
Life expectancy has been steadily improving in the UK for 110 years. Until now.
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What contaminants lurk in the UK’s drinking water? An expert explains
High levels of lead were unexpectedly found in 14 UK schools’ drinking water: so how much do we really know about what’s in our pipes?
El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere – here’s how that affects the whole planet
New research finds fresh water losses are concentrated in South America, most of Africa and much of Australia.
How five countries are adapting to the climate crisis
Current action isn’t enough - here’s how nations can better adapt to climate change now and in the future.
Five easy ways to use less water at home – and not just in a drought
Rationing water at home will benefit moisture-starved ecosystems.
Mystery of French babies born with deformed arms – here’s what a developmental biologist thinks
Possible causes of limb malformations in babies born in rural areas of France.
Hackers have finally breached Apple’s security but your iPhone’s probably safe (for now)
Cyber criminals have found a way to harvest data from iPhones and iPads using the weak point in Apple’s otherwise top security system - app developers.
Groundwater: depleting reserves must be protected around the world
Our planet’s invaluable natural store of freshwater is woefully neglected.
How to achieve sustainable clean water for everyone
Disruptive innovation is needed if the world is to meet its clean water targets.
Explainer: how dangerous is the sodium cyanide found at Tianjin explosion site?
Sodium cyanide has a particularly unpleasant reputation but if officials act fast they should be able to limit its damaging effects.
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