Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are commonly found in the bodies of short-beaked common dolphins that get stranded on UK ...

Even if PFAS emissions stop immediately, a targeted clean-up of the existing pollution in the UK would cost about US$0.5 ...

A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted "forever chemicals" were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has ...

The Isle of Man government has said it is "fully committed to environmental protection and transparency" regarding its Unesco ...

Now so-called ‘forever’ chemicals – which can take thousands of years to degrade – are being investigated after sparking concerns that the UK’s regulation of the toxic elements is too lax.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Technology reporter Paul Carter at BBC Click visits a UK research team working on a solution to remove toxic long-lived chemicals known as PFAS from water. The Travel Show visits an immersive ...

Patrick Byrne receives funding from the UK Natural Environment Research Council ... But polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs) – synthetic industrial chemicals once used to make electricals and ...