pollution
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How plastic particles end up in our bodies
In Depth International study finds traces of plastics in the faeces of every human tested
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UK’s first air-cleaning bus launches
Speed Read Diesel-powered prototype will filter polluted air as it drives around Southampton
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Is air pollution making us stupider?
Speed Read Effects of breathing in toxins include ‘huge reduction in intelligence’, study finds
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Why the City of London is considering a non-electric car ban
Speed Read Air quality chief says the London Mayor’s current plans to cut pollution won’t go far enough
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Babies in prams ‘exposed to 60% more pollution than adults’
In Depth Study finds that because pollution levels are greater within 1m of ground level, infants are exposed to more of it than adults
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Are paper bags really better for the planet than plastic bags?
In Depth Morrisons has ditched plastic produce bags for paper - but the environmental benefits are far from clear-cut
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‘Dangerous’ pollution levels land UK in court
Speed Read Government referred to European Court of Justice for failing to tackle illegal levels of air pollution
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Air pollution linked to increases in crime
Speed Read Several reports reveal how pollution affects behaviour
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Wet wipes face ban in plastics crackdown
In Depth Government acts amid reports of sewer blockages and clogged riverbeds
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Do you live in one of the UK’s most polluted towns?
In Depth Manchester, Swansea, Leeds and Liverpool among cities breathing unsafe air, according to WHO report
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Boston Tea Party: coffee chain becomes first to ban disposable cups
In Depth ‘We need to stop right now,’ says company’s owner ahead of total ban on takeaway cups
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Scientists ‘accidentally’ create plastic-eating enzyme
Speed Read Breakthrough follows experiments on plastic-eating bacteria found in Japan
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Sperm whale ‘died after consuming 29kg of plastic waste’
In Depth Spanish politicians urge action on plastic litter in the world’s oceans
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UK air pollution is a ‘national health emergency’, MPs warn
Speed Read Report finds that air pollution causes 40,000 early deaths a year
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