Firefighters’ blood reveals hidden dangers after LA blazes
A new study has found that firefighters who battled Los Angeles’ January 2025 fires show biological signs of stress and chemical exposure that could increase their risk of long-term illness.
Mercury from gold mining is finding its way into crops
A new study has revealed that mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria is contaminating nearby farmland and food crops, with airborne mercury playing a bigger part than previous thought.