People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Political tensions are putting the new global science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution to the test.

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Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities

The negotiating community has not become 20 times larger, but the COP has - and the rising number of participants, from politicians to business executives, is getting in the way of the task at hand

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Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles wit...

Alexandra Fasulo says she’s protecting farms and wildlife. Her campaign is becoming a blueprint for the fossil fuel right.

Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use

Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsaf...

Firms aiming to break down and re-make plastics are struggling with economic feasibility and environmental impact

Norwegian rocks are being delivered to Sizewell C at Leiston, Suffolk, to provide temporary flood defence protection for neighbouring Sizewell B

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Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delays

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from ⁠firefighting foam supplied by the US company that contained PFAS, or “forever chemicals”, se...

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Pollution incidents reported between 2014 and 2019 were compared against scientific study that used satellite imagery to count slicks

Carbon Brief is offering an exciting opportunity for students, or recent graduates, to work with the team for three weeks this summer.

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

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Conference president expresses ‘complete faith’ in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiations

Researchers have identified a link between widespread pesticide exposure and cancer risk, driven by subtle biological changes that emerge long before diagnosis.

Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.

The food industry giant is on trial before a criminal illegally dumping plastic bottles that contaminated the soil and water resources at 'exorbitant' levels.