Rubbish fills Bosnia river faster than workers can pull it out
Environmental activists in Bosnia are warning that tons of rubbish floating down the Balkan country’s rivers are endangering the local ecosystem and people’s health.
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Investigation launched after Aberdeen park ponds turn ‘frightening’ shade of orange
Ponds in an Aberdeen park turned a “frightening” shade of orange this weekend as a result of digging work at a nearby construction site.
Supermarkets failing to act quickly on single-use plastic, report says
The UK’s 10 largest supermarket chains put plastic equivalent to the weight of 90 Eiffel Towers on to the market in 2019, a report by two environmental charities has found.
Scientists examine whether microbes can help clean up contaminated land
Plant and food waste combined with microbes may be able to clean up contaminated soil, new research has shown.
Help UK seas recover to deliver £50bn in benefits, report urges
Restoring the UK’s seas from their damaged state could give a £50 billion boost to the economy, create thousands of new jobs and help the climate crisis, a report says.
Charities condemn clean air plan as ‘missed opportunity’ to reduce pollution
A clean air strategy from the Scottish Government is a “huge missed opportunity” and more should be done to tackle vehicle pollution, according to health and environmental charities.
Justice for Ella but more action needed to tackle air pollution, mother says
The mother of a nine-year-old girl who suffered a fatal asthma attack said she has won justice for her after a coroner ruled air pollution contributed to her death.
Excessive air pollution contributed to nine-year-old’s death, coroner rules
Air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack, a landmark ruling has found.
Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death
Air pollution has been recorded as a medical cause of death of a nine-year-old girl who suffered a fatal asthma attack.
Ruling due on whether air pollution contributed to death of nine-year-old girl
A coroner is due to make a ruling in the inquest of a nine-year-old girl which could see air pollution listed as a cause of death for the first time in the UK.
Mother of asthma death girl seeks ‘justice’ in air pollution case
The mother of a girl who suffered a fatal asthma attack thought to have been triggered by air pollution said she wants “justice” for her late daughter.
Plastic pollution ‘can travel thousands of kilometres in just a few months’
Plastic pollution can travel “thousands of kilometres in just a few months”, scientists have said.
North-east pupil’s joy as signed picture arrives from Sir David Attenborough
A north-east pupil is "over the moon" after receiving a signed photo from his idol, legendary naturalist and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough.
Discarded PPE: Four out of five Scots back crackdown on single-use plastics
Nearly four in five Scots are concerned about the volume of single-use plastics and packaging used across the country and would support new regulations to limit their use, a survey has revealed.
Environmental group urges people in Aberdeen to make voices heard in pollution consultation
An environmental campaign group has called for "as many people as possible" in Aberdeen to have their say on plans for a new low emission zone (LEZ) in the city, as the consultation period draws to a close.
Clothing fibres ‘responsible for large amounts of plastic pollution on land’
Around 176,500 metric tons of polyester and nylon microfibres are ending up on land every year across the globe, research suggests.
A glimpse of a greener world — but will it outlast the lockdown?
The climate crisis and Covid-19 are two very different challenges, but they do have some key things in common.
Plastic found in almost four in 10 seabird nests on uninhabited island
Plastic debris has been found in 80% of the nests of a species of seabird on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland.
Satellites used to identify plastics floating in ocean
Satellites can be used to successfully identify plastics floating on the surface of the sea, a study has found, with the potential to help ocean clean-ups.
Air pollution linked to dementia risk – study
Older people exposed to air pollution are more at risk of dementia, particularly if they suffer from cardiovascular disease, a study suggests.
Old equipment ‘still leaking ozone-depleting chemicals into the atmosphere’
Old equipment such as building insulation foam, refrigerators, cooling systems, and foam insulation are still leaking ozone-destroying gases into the atmosphere, scientists have said.
Charity boss calls for more details on Aberdeen’s planned low emission zone
A charity boss has urged Aberdeen council chiefs to be more specific about when a planned low emission zone (LEZ) would be rolled out.
Call for action after Aberdeen’s most polluted streets revealed
Campaign groups have urged a rethink over transport after a study revealed Aberdeen’s most polluted streets.
Air pollution linked to risk of suicide and depression – study
Exposure to high levels of air pollution increases the risk of depression and suicide, according to a new analysis.
Chemical engineers generate material to capture industrial emissions
A computer-generated material has been developed for the first time to capture industrial pollution and tackle climate change in the “most economical way”.
Air pollution ‘linked to higher glaucoma risk’
Air pollution could be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, according to a new study.
Increasing health risks from heatwaves as climate changes, experts warn
British pensioners are increasingly at risk from the growing threat of heatwaves as the climate changes, health experts have warned.
Increasing health risks from heatwaves as climate changes, experts warn
British pensioners are increasingly at risk from the growing threat of heatwaves as the climate changes, health experts have warned.
Pollution concern over A96 dualling plans
Campaigner have hit out over dualling plans for the A96 amid fears more traffic will use the road, increasing air pollution.
Children’s lives could be cut short by air pollution, study suggests
Air pollution could shorten a child’s life by up to seven months, a study on one of the largest UK cities has suggested.