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17 Apr 2026

Penguins used to monitor chemicals on a remote coast

Scientists put small silicone samplers on penguins to test a way to monitor chemical pollution in remote coastal waters. The study found legacy and newer PFAS, and the method is minimally invasive.

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26 Jan 2026

Cigarette filters release microfibers into water

Researchers found that cigarette filters shed tiny plastic microfibers when they touch water. One filter releases about two dozen fibers quickly and can release more over ten days, adding to pollution in New York waters.

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26 Dec 2025

Study: Industrial Revolution pollution affected people unevenly in England

A study in Science Advances used bones and historical records to track pollution exposure during the Industrial Revolution. Researchers analysed remains from 94 people in industrial South Shields and rural Barton-upon-Humber and found uneven, gendered exposure.

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24 Dec 2025

Light-powered material cleans PFAS from water

Scientists created a new, metal-free material that uses light to break down many water pollutants, including PFAS. The hybrid surface combines two lightweight materials and worked well in flowing-water tests similar to treatment plants.

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11 Dec 2025

Carnival glitter raises microplastic levels on Rio beach

A study at Flamengo Beach found that glitter and small plastic fragments made up the majority of microplastics after Rio’s Carnival. Researchers warn particles can reach the ocean and harm sea life and plants.

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31 Oct 2025

Toxic metals contaminate Lake Junín basin

A new study finds very high contamination by toxic metals in the Junín Lake basin in the Peruvian highlands. Researchers measured many metals and warn of serious ecological and human health risks for local people.

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21 May 2024

Plastic sachets and pollution in Southeast Asia

Small plastic sachets are widely sold and cause heavy pollution, especially in Southeast Asia. A global audit found tens of thousands of sachets from many brands and campaigners want firms and governments to stop or reuse sachets.

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