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Brake dust may cause more problems than blackened wheel covers

Brake dust may cause more problems than blackened wheel covers

March 11, 2017

Metals from brakes and other automotive systems are emitted into the air as fine particles, lingering over busy roadways. Now,....

Pollution kills more than 1.7 million children a year, WHO reports

Pollution kills more than 1.7 million children a year, WHO reports

March 07, 2017

More than 1.7 million children under the age of 5 die each year due to the effects of living in....

What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread? Now We Know

What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread? Now We Know

March 05, 2017

When it comes to climate change, we often think of the cars we drive and the energy we use in....

Unawareness of british people about pollution levels in the air they breathe – study

Unawareness of british people about pollution levels in the air they breathe – study

March 01, 2017

‘Citizen science’ project launched as FoE survey indicates population outside London overestimates air quality People across the UK are underestimati

Plastic from tyres 'major source' of ocean pollution

Plastic from tyres 'major source' of ocean pollution

February 27, 2017

Particles of debris from car tyres are ending up in the ocean as "plastic soup", conservationists warn. Microplastics from tyres....

End UK tax incentives for diesel vehicles, ministers are urged

End UK tax incentives for diesel vehicles, ministers are urged

February 27, 2017

Campaigners write to chancellor to urge him to end tax breaks and bring in scheme to encourage switch to greener....

5 Ways Water Pollution is Killing Animals

5 Ways Water Pollution is Killing Animals

February 22, 2017

Human activities are contaminating the world’s water systems and disrupting the lives of animals. From toxic chemical runoff to the....

Outdoor air pollution tied to millions of preterm births

Outdoor air pollution tied to millions of preterm births

February 21, 2017

There are many risk factors for preterm birth -- from the mother's age, to illness, to poverty and other social....