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Health and Wellness

Emory University Study Uncovers Metabolic Disruptions in Pregnant Women Exposed to Fine Particulate Air Pollution

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Emory University has revealed a critical biological link between exposure to common air pollutants and the increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. The research, published this Thursday in the prestigious journal Environmental Science & Technology, suggests that the microscopic particles found in urban air pollution do more than […]

October 6, 2026
Environment and Energy

South West Water hit with £7.8 million fine after “reckless failures”

The legal proceedings followed a protracted period of environmental mismanagement by South West Water, with the offenses occurring between January 2015 and July 2021. Over these six years, the company’s actions—or lack thereof—resulted in widespread pollution across several key locations, including Bodmin, Harlyn, Playing Place, Polperro, and Plymouth. The court heard how the company had […]

October 1, 2026