All Pollution articles
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Job profileWater technologist – research fellow
Dr Pap’s research is supporting the transition to a net zero, circular economy in the UK water sector
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ArticleWhat are forever chemicals?
Discover the positives and negatives of PFAS and how scientists are mitigating their risks
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NewsMedieval bear’s teeth prove historic lead pollution
Palaeontologists discover how metal extraction 1000 years ago affected wildlife
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NewsSeawater system slashes methane emissions
Breakthrough reactor system aims to reduce methane emissions from waste
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PosterHow to teach Earth’s atmospheric pollution
Get to the burning issues of climate change, acid rain and smog with this poster, fact sheet and activity for 11–14 learners
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NewsSustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
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NewsAir fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
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Job profileResearch scientist, microplastics
Sophie is stopping microplastics going into the environment when you wash your clothes
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NewsHigh levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water
Unbottle the truth of what’s inside your drinking water
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CPD articleHow to teach atmospheric chemistry at 14–16
Use these guiding questions to guarantee student understanding of this tricky topic
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FeatureLife cycle assessment of fast-food containers
Examining the environmental impact of single-use takeaway packaging
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NewsTropical birds bear brunt of gold mining impact
Birds pay the environmental price for metal extraction
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NewsNanoparticles answer an alchemical mystery
Gold nanoparticles explain the mystery of why fulminating gold explodes with a purple plume of smoke
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FeatureAlternatives to agrochemicals
Find out how developments in pest control will secure future food production
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Job profileMicroplastics toxicologist
Stephanie leads the Microplastics Team at Imperial College London, where they investigate the potential toxicity of plastic fragments smaller than 5mm when they are present in the air, as well as understanding their impact on human health
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FeatureThe science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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NewsNickel-loving plants help to recycle poly(ethene)
Phytomining is helping to recycle single-use plastics
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NewsNitrogen dioxide is a pollution problem in rural areas
Rural areas aren’t safe from pollution as study finds they contain 41% of the country’s total nitrogen dioxide