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Emissions Analytics supporting citizen science in air and water testing
Emissions Analytics supporting citizen science in air and water testing

https://www.emissionsanalytics.com/news/2025/3/31/emissions-analytics-supporting-citizen-science-in-air-and-water

“Toxic soup” of pollutants from car tyres found in road puddles, traced by citizen scientists working with Earthwatch Europe.
“Toxic soup” of pollutants from car tyres found in road puddles, traced by citizen scientists working with Earthwatch Europe.

https://www.thetimes.com/article/fcf0f86c-3205-47f3-8a4b-c0d146111001

PFAS & more in your beauty cabinet
PFAS & more in your beauty cabinet

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/conditions/cancer/chemicals-beauty-products/

Sunscreen in water - impact on wildlife due to benzophenones and other toxic chemicals used in consumer product
Sunscreen in water - impact on wildlife due to benzophenones and other toxic chemicals used in consumer product

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2500102X

How to avoid microplastics
How to avoid microplastics

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/what-are-microplastics-water-health-t067zsqvm

Lung cancer diagnoses on the rise among never smokers worldwide, with exposure to air pollution a major contribution
Lung cancer diagnoses on the rise among never smokers worldwide, with exposure to air pollution a major contribution

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/03/lung-cancer-never-smokers-rise-worldwide-air-pollution

Rising trend in microplastics contamination in the human body seen in research study
Rising trend in microplastics contamination in the human body seen in research study

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1

Study identifies burning candles impairs human cognitive functioning
Study identifies burning candles impairs human cognitive functioning

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56508-3

Dolphins, otters, porpoises, fish and birds across the UK found to have PFAS “forever chemicals” in their organs and tissues.
Dolphins, otters, porpoises, fish and birds across the UK found to have PFAS “forever chemicals” in their organs and tissues.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/17/otters-among-uk-wildlife-carrying-toxic-forever-chemicals-analysis-shows

416,000 trees to be planted across the UK in 20 projects this winter, creating woodlands, wood pasture, hedgerows and orchards.
416,000 trees to be planted across the UK in 20 projects this winter, creating woodlands, wood pasture, hedgerows and orchards.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/news/englands-community-forests-partnership?origin=search

2024 levels of planet-warming gases increased more than ever previously recorded
2024 levels of planet-warming gases increased more than ever previously recorded

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30dn5dn53jo

Industry body Water UK calls for PFAS “forever chemicals” ban
Industry body Water UK calls for PFAS “forever chemicals” ban

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/16/the-forever-chemical-hotspots-polluting-england-drinking-water-sources

Developmental impact linked to economic success in adulthood, in study on long term effects of PFAS “forever chemicals”, in contaminated drinking water in 1970s
Developmental impact linked to economic success in adulthood, in study on long term effects of PFAS “forever chemicals”, in contaminated drinking water in 1970s

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/10/pfas-study-exposure-economic-success

Air pollution impact on male & female fertility
Air pollution impact on male & female fertility

Air pollution exposure in vitrified oocyte donors and male recipient partners in relation to fertilization and embryo quality - ScienceDirect

Dementia risk linked to wildfire pollution, which is itself increasing due to climate change
Dementia risk linked to wildfire pollution, which is itself increasing due to climate change

Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Incident Dementia | Neurology | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network

Why that air freshener smell might not be so good for your brain cells & wider health …
Why that air freshener smell might not be so good for your brain cells & wider health …

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385134481_Environmental_house_calls_can_reduce_symptoms_of_chemical_intolerance_a_demonstration_of_personalized_exposure_medicine

12 year old inventor successfully tackling indoor air quality
12 year old inventor successfully tackling indoor air quality

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/connecticut-school-teen-girl-air-filter-invention

“Alarming” levels of chemicals found in East of England’s rivers
“Alarming” levels of chemicals found in East of England’s rivers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clylyxj731yo

Review into health risks of plastic associated chemicals
Review into health risks of plastic associated chemicals

https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/massive-review-highlights-health-risks-of-plastic-associated-chemicals

Trees, VOCs & helping our mental health
Trees, VOCs & helping our mental health

‘Nature is free, and the best kind of medicine’: is this the perfect walk for improving mental health? | Walking | The Guardian

Protect children’s health by phasing out urban wood burners, says Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health
Protect children’s health by phasing out urban wood burners, says Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/sep/19/phase-out-urban-woodburners-in-uk-to-protect-children-health-doctors-air-pollution

Air quality matters in looking after your lungs - here’s how to improve it
Air quality matters in looking after your lungs - here’s how to improve it

14 ways to keep your lungs healthy (thetimes.com)

Why air pollution matters for our brain and mental health
Why air pollution matters for our brain and mental health

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161813X22001668?via%3Dihub

Air pollution : study showing impact on fertility
Air pollution : study showing impact on fertility

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/sep/04/air-pollution-harms-male-fertility-while-women-face-similar-risk-from-noise-study-finds

Find out more about strange house smells…
Find out more about strange house smells…

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-reasons-your-house-stinks

How to manage potential toxicity from PFAS in your home and life – working out what matters and proportionality
How to manage potential toxicity from PFAS in your home and life – working out what matters and proportionality

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/25/can-i-eradicate-toxic-forever-chemicals-from-my-home

Health impact of VOCs, including in swimming and bathing water
Health impact of VOCs, including in swimming and bathing water

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/volatile-organic-compounds-health-effects#what-are-vo-cs

How PFAS in your water can cause harm to your health from cancer to hormonal problems
How PFAS in your water can cause harm to your health from cancer to hormonal problems

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13292941/Are-living-secret-forever-chemical-hotspot-Interactive-map-shows-parts-cancer-causing-PFAS-toxins-common-drinking-water-Bidens-new-ban.html

Safety around PFAS in drinking water – bottled or tap?
Safety around PFAS in drinking water – bottled or tap?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/nutrition/drink-bottled-or-tap-water-safe-hormones-sewage/

Safeguards for mould and damp for the private housing rental sector
Safeguards for mould and damp for the private housing rental sector

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-12981189/Extend-damp-mould-safeguards-private-rented-sector--MPs.html