Cost to plug and abandon US Gulf of Mexico wells estimated at $30 billion
The United States has thousands of unplugged oil and gas wells, both onshore and offshore, that present potential environmental and financial risks to the...
Common chemicals strongly linked to risk of rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
A study published in the journal BMJ Open has shown a strong link between environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and the risk...
Air pollution may increase risk of irregular heartbeat
A new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) has found that exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of...
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise — and large numbers of humans.
How air pollution could harm your mental health
Air pollution is a major environmental issue that can cause a variety of health problems, ranging from respiratory issues to heart disease.
However, recent research...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water linked to weight gain
A new study has found that certain chemicals in drinking water can lead to obesity in humans.
The research confirms a direct link between increased...
Air pollution may raise risk of deadly heart attacks and strokes
There's a new study that shows that air pollution can be really bad for our hearts!
The study was done in Poland, and it looked...
Why air pollution can cause lung cancer
A group of international researchers has conducted an extensive study on how air pollution can cause lung cancer.
Previous research had shown a strong link...
3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold
As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather.
For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger...
Air pollution may increase your dementia risk
Air pollution is a problem that affects everyone on our planet. It's harmful to our health and can cause many different diseases.
A new study...