City Lights Keep Urban Birds Awake 200 Extra Hours Yearly
Groundbreaking UK study reveals how artificial light is drastically altering the sleep cycles and behaviour of urban birds, with significant implications for their health and conservation.
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Nominate Britain's Climate Heroes for The Independent's 2025 List
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
Michigan sued over pesticide-linked cancer cluster
A landmark lawsuit in Michigan claims state officials ignored evidence linking pesticide contamination in a neighbourhood's water supply to a severe cancer cluster, leaving families to suffer the consequences.
Plastic additives threaten male fertility, experts warn
Scientists urge governments to address the alarming decline in male fertility linked to harmful chemicals in plastics. Find out what needs to be done.
Village water supply contaminated near John Lewis site
Residents in a rural village are fuming after their water supply was polluted, allegedly due to nearby industrial activity. Bottled water is being distributed as authorities investigate.
PFAS chemicals alter gene activity, study finds
Groundbreaking research shows that PFAS 'forever chemicals' may disrupt gene expression, raising concerns about long-term health effects. Scientists urge stricter regulations.
Pittsburgh air pollution crisis revealed in shocking study
A groundbreaking study by Carnegie Mellon University exposes dangerously high levels of toxic air pollutants in Pittsburgh, raising urgent public health concerns.
High PFAS levels found at UK airports
A recent investigation has uncovered alarmingly high levels of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' at major airports across England, raising serious environmental and health concerns.
Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Threaten Global Health
A shocking study reveals over 100 million hazardous PFAS chemicals contaminating our environment, with severe health risks including cancer and infertility. Experts demand urgent global action.
Cancer patient inspires French anti-pesticide movement
A cancer patient's fight against pesticide reintroduction in France has inspired a nationwide movement, challenging agricultural policies and public health priorities.
England's waters 5x more polluted than EU
New research shows England's bathing waters are significantly more contaminated than those in the EU, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
EPA faces backlash over Ohio pollution crisis
The US Environmental Protection Agency is under fire for its handling of a pollution crisis in Ohio, sparking outrage among local communities and lawmakers.
Global plastic crisis threatens health at all life stages
A new report highlights the devastating health impacts of the $15tn plastic pollution crisis, affecting every stage of human life. Find out how plastics are harming us all.
UK councils reconsider glyphosate use amid health fears
Local authorities across the UK are reconsidering the use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate amid health and environmental concerns. Discover which councils are leading the change.
Town suffers world's worst 'forever chemicals' contamination
A shocking investigation reveals how a small town became the epicentre of global PFAS pollution, with devastating health effects and a decades-long cover-up.
Pesticide Danger to Pregnancies Exposed
Experts warn that pesticide exposure poses serious risks to pregnant women and unborn babies. Urgent policy changes are needed to safeguard maternal health.
Air pollution linked to 40% higher dementia risk
New research from Cambridge University reveals a concerning link between air pollution and increased dementia risk, urging policymakers to take action.
California water pollution linked to Trump-era policies
New reports reveal alarming pesticide contamination in California's water supply, linked to policies from the Trump administration. Experts warn of long-term health risks.
Post-Brexit Britain's toxic chemical timebomb
Labour and Tory governments have failed to protect the public from hazardous chemicals after Brexit, leaving UK safety standards lagging behind the EU.
Ku-ring-gai Council Faces Pollution Scandal
Ku-ring-gai Council is under fire after reports of pollution violations. Residents and environmental groups demand accountability and urgent action.
China's Lead Poisoning Scandal: Hundreds of Kids Sick
Hundreds of young children in China have been poisoned by lead exposure, with officials allegedly attempting to conceal the crisis. Parents demand answers as health risks escalate.
New watchdog to tackle UK water pollution crisis
As public outrage grows over sewage spills and water pollution, a new regulatory body promises to hold water companies accountable. But will it be enough to clean up Britain's rivers and coasts?
Blood-Red Sludge from Incinerator Sparks Outrage
Locals are living a nightmare as a nearby incinerator spews blood-red gunk, raising health and environmental concerns.
Pesticide mixtures raise pregnancy complication risks
Exposure to a mixture of pesticides during pregnancy may increase the risk of complications, according to groundbreaking research. Learn how these chemicals impact maternal and fetal health.
PFAS contamination found in UK wetlands from wastewater
Alarming levels of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have been detected in British wetlands, with wastewater treatment plants identified as a major source of contamination. Experts warn of severe ecological consequences.
Booker’s Pesticide Reform Act Targets Toxic Chemicals
US Senator Cory Booker introduces the Pesticide Reform Act, aiming to ban harmful chemicals and promote safer agricultural practices.
Kentucky River clean-up restores polluted waterway
A large-scale clean-up operation is underway along the Kentucky River following severe pollution, with local communities and environmental groups joining forces to revive the ecosystem.
UK must protect kids from lead exposure
Experts call for stricter regulations to safeguard children from lead poisoning, highlighting gaps in current policies that prioritise animal welfare over human health.
UK air pollution improving but still dangerous
New research reveals UK air pollution is declining, but harmful breaches of safety limits remain frequent, posing serious health risks.
Trump's pollution policies still damaging Ohio - report
A damning report reveals how rollbacks under the Trump administration continue to impact Ohio's environment, with pollution levels still dangerously high in key industrial areas.
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