Inhaled microplastics linked to lung cancer, asthma and fibrosis
Microplastics in the air are infiltrating human lungs, triggering oxidative stress, inflammation and cellular damage that may contribute to a range of serious respiratory diseases, a comprehensive new scientific review has warned.
Pesticide residues in European soils is harming biodiversity
A new study has revealed that pesticide residues are present in 70% of European soils, where they contribute towards soil biodiversity loss and disrupt critical ecosystem functions.
