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Keywords: POLLUTION
Authorities in the Lyon metropolitan area announced on Friday that around 300 residents will undergo blood tests by the end of the year to measure their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The study, carried out by the Ecocitizen Institute......
England’s swimming waters are now five times more likely to be polluted than those in the European Union, according to new research that raises concerns over declining environmental standards. A study conducted by the campaign group Best for Britain revealed that only 64.2% of England’s......
Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......
Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......
From oceans to human bodies, plastic has invaded the entire planet. But a turning point may be near, as representatives from nearly 180 countries gather from July 30 to August 14 in Geneva for crucial UN-led negotiations to develop the first global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. This special......
Volcanic haze and elevated air pollution levels continue to blanket parts of Iceland following the recent eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities confirmed on Monday. The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is still active, with emissions coming from two craters. According to Hlynur......
Once renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in Africa, Hann Bay, in Dakar, Senegal, is now a symbol of environmental neglect. Once filled with fresh sea air and natural charm, the area has transformed into an open-air dump, polluted by plastic debris, old tires, and sewage runoff that disfigures......
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......
More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......