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Scientists have discovered how plastic penetrates the brain

Thanks to its flexibility, durability and affordability, plastic has entered almost every aspect of our lives. When plastic breaks down, it produces micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) that can harm…

5 May 2023 · 4 min read

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An ancient Balkan lake is threatened with extinction

After millennia, Lake Prespa under the pressure of climate change, uncontrolled pumping and pollution, the prehistoric reservoir in southeastern Europe is shrinking at an alarming rate, reports AFP. Lake Prespa,…

5 May 2023 · 3 min read

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Heavily polluted algae – a danger to humans

A new study by a team of researchers from Germany, Great Britain and Canada has found that algae that grow under the sea ice in the Arctic are "heavily contaminated"…

3 May 2023 · 3 min read

Environment

European Ombudsman publishes annual report for 2022

The Ombudsman has published her annual report for 2022 with transparency and accountability issues representing the largest percentage of complaints (32%). The report provides an overview of key areas of…

26 April 2023 · 2 min read