PFAS: you can’t smell, see or taste these chemicals, but they are everywhere – and they’re highly toxic to humans
Toxic synthetic chemicals, called PFAS, are a serious threat to humans and wildlife – but many people are unaware of them.
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We studied 40,000 pieces of litter to find out where it all comes from – here’s what we discovered
Making it easier for people to refill containers is key to slowing the tide of packaging waste.
Six reasons to save archaeology from funding cuts
The government plans to cut university subsidy for teaching archaeology by 50%, yet it’s never been more relevant to society.
Monks Wood Wilderness: 60 years ago, scientists let a farm field rewild – here’s what happened
“Will it become a wood again, how long will it take, which species will be in it?”
Why imported veg is still more sustainable than local meat
Transport is only a small part of your food’s carbon footprint.
How we discovered that sea turtles in Seychelles have recovered from the brink
Sea turtles of Aldabra were almost hunted to extinction. But thanks to years of protection the much-loved animals are now thriving again - and so is the iconic giant tortoise.
How we found a long‑lost first world war vessel beneath Irish waters
Researchers have uncovered new evidence about the sinking of HMS Stephen Furness in 1917, solving a century-old mystery.
Reusable containers aren’t always better for the environment than disposable ones ‑ new research
Reusable containers may have to be reused many times to offset their negative environmental impacts - improving recycling infrastructure could be the answer.
Blue economy: how a handful of companies reap most of the benefits in multi‑billion ocean industries
As few as 100 companies produced 60% of revenues in eight ocean industries in 2018.
Olympics 2024: sponsors need to see the benefits of social as well as commercial impact
There are gold, silver and bronze levels of corporate involvement.
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