Pollution

Living in a leafy neighbourhood can reduce the chances of developing brittle bones, research suggests

Health
Sarah Carter

A study found people in greener neighbourhoods had increased bone strength  Living in leafy neighbourhoods is not just pleasing on the eye, ...

Air pollution increases the risk of dying from breast cancer by 80% and is as dangerous as smoking, obesity and alcohol, research finds

Health
Sarah Carter

Chance of developing breast cancer increases by 45 per cent, research states  The alarming link between air pollution and cancer will be ...

Wood you believe it? Japanese satellite made out of timber is set to launch this summer to combat space pollution

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Japanese scientists will launch a mug-sized satellite built from Magnolia wood  Wood is a greener alternative to aluminium which pollutes the atmosphere  ...

Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says

Health
Sarah Carter

New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) predict a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050. The report points to ...

Heartbreaking images show the devastating impact of Earth’s pollution

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail 12:13 26 Jan 2024, updated 12:13 26 Jan 2024 Hermit crabs are ...

Bottled water contains 100 times more plastic nanoparticles than previously thought

World
Emily Foster

Researchers cut their bottled water use after shocking discovery of a quarter of a million tiny plastic pieces per litre. ADVERTISEMENT The ...

Bottles of water can contain 240,000 pieces of plastic

Health
Sarah Carter

A bottle of water can contain a quarter of a million pieces of plastic, a study has found. Scientists have found a ...

Wildfires Undo 20 Years of Air Quality Progress in Western U.S.

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Wildfires over two decades have severely impacted air quality in the western U.S., increasing health risks and negating efforts to reduce pollution, ...

Why your extractor fan isn’t enough if you’re cooking with gas

Technology
Laura Adams

More than half of households in the UK use gas rather than electric hobs for cooking, one of the highest proportions in ...

Women living in heavily polluted areas face 30% higher risk of developing breast cancer, study warns

Health
Sarah Carter

Some 55,000 British women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year Scientists claim breathing in pollution can increase the risk of breast ...