Keywords: Water Quality


England’s bathing waters among Europe’s most polluted, study warns

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......

Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

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......

High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in American beers

Recent research indicates that certain beers brewed in the United States contain alarming levels of "forever chemicals," specifically polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), exceeding the allowable limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This study, conducted by a team from the......

Paris Mayor Takes the Plunge in Cleansed Seine

PARIS (AP) — In a symbolic gesture resonating with the city's aspirations for a greener future, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took an audacious plunge into the Seine River on Wednesday. Her dive fulfilled a promise to showcase the long-polluted waterway's newfound cleanliness ahead of the rapidly......