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Pollution
Living in the shadow of the world’s first atomic bomb at Los Alamos
By
Bryony Cottam
Dec 4, 2024
Chernobyl levels of plutonium pollution found around Los Alamos, despite the area being opened to the public after cleaning programmes
The worst US cities for air pollution – and why they are on the West Coast
By
Victoria Heath
Nov 12, 2024
Discover the top five US cities with the worst air pollution – according to year round particle pollution – and exactly why their air quality is so poor
How do we tackle the toll of private jet emissions?
By
Victoria Heath
Oct 7, 2024
Private jet emissions are set to triple by 2050. Here's the ugly truth behind luxury travel and how global efforts can curb its impact
Outdoor air pollution linked to differences in children’s brain development
By
Victoria Heath
Oct 3, 2024
Air pollution impacts children's brain development including level of white brain matter used for cognitive function, and risk for disorders
The UK’s dark sky reserves
By
Stuart Butler
Jul 26, 2024
Staring up at the night sky can inspire wonder so go on a celestial adventure this summer at one of the UK's dark sky reserves.
Two thousand children a day die from air pollution
By
Stuart Butler
Jun 27, 2024
A new report by Unicef says that an average of 2000 children under 5 years of age die every day from health impacts linked to air pollution.
Scientists say they can make zero emissions cement
By
Stuart Butler
May 25, 2024
A team of scientists from the UK say that the secret to producing zero emissions cement has finally been cracked.
Study finds microplastics in human testicles
By
Stuart Butler
May 22, 2024
A study has discovered microplastics in every human testicle and scientists fear this might be impacting human reproductive health.
Earn money from recycling
By
Stuart Butler
May 5, 2024
While we should all automatically be recycling, if you need a little more incentive then we explain how you can earn money from recycling.
Worries over raw sewage overshadows boat race
By
Stuart Butler
Mar 31, 2024
Fears for competitors in Oxford-Cambridge boat race due to raw sewage leading to dangerous levels of E.Coli in the River Thames.
Five global issues shaping 2024 and how to tackle them
By
Geographical Staff
Feb 24, 2024
The Geographical Better World Video Awards highlights the stories of the people working to tackle some of the biggest global issues today
Dam removal restores flows to historic Klamath River canyon
By
Bryony Cottam
Nov 23, 2023
The removal of four historic dams on the Klamath River is a big moment for largescale river restoration projects
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