Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as "forever chemicals" because they can stay in the environment for a very long time. These chemicals have been linked to health problems, including cancer. Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of PFAS may be at risk for these health problems, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

The increased likelihood of catastrophic rains in the east due to climate change has been confirmed by a team of researchers.

Scientists have found that the heavy rains that caused catastrophic flooding in South Africa in mid-April were made twice as likely to occur by climate change.

As we go about our day-to-day lives, little changes in our daily routine can make a big impact on the environment. For example, avoiding wasting water or recycling products can help protect the planet blue. By using a water softener, we can also help save money on household bills.

The Thu Thiem New Urban Area is currently under attack from locals pollution and ignorance. It's still to be seen if the area will become a modern landmark before the issues at hand is dealt with.

Hundreds of people flooded the streets of To Huu, Tran Bach Dang or R12 over the last holiday weekend, parking their cars on the streets and pavements. These empty land plots near the Saigon River have become places for people to hang out during the weekends with stalls popping up with tables and chairs along the pavements.

BWT plans to make the paddock free of single-use plastic bottles by 2025

We are delighted to announce that BWT will be deepening its partnership with Formula 1 over the next few years. Following the great success of our title sponsorship in Austria, we believe that a far-reaching multi-year partnership is the next logical step in our joint commitment against the use of single-use plastic and for sustainable positive change.

After two days of excavation, police in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, had discovered more than 42 metric tons of hazardous waste at a lamp factory in the provincial capital.

The waste included more than 27 metric tons of contaminated glass pieces in the yard and nearly 15 metric tons of wastewater in a concrete cellar. Tests showed that the wastewater had a pH reading seven times the permitted level and that the glass pieces contained mercury and sulfur, which can become highly toxic if not handled properly.

Studies have found a link between low levels of magnesium, an essential mineral that is important for a wide range of bodily processes, and sleep disorders.

“Magnesium deficiency has been associated with higher levels of stress, anxiety and difficulty relaxing, which are key ingredients to getting good sleep at night” said Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California. He noted that magnesium interacts with an important neurotransmitter that favors sleep.

Low-consumption office buildings with infrequent water use could have chemical and microbiological safety issues, according to a study published in PLOS Water by Andrew Whelton at Purdue University, Indiana, United States, and colleagues. The research could have implications for office buildings used less frequently during pandemic lockdowns, and suggests that regular water testing in commercial buildings may be needed.

The human body comprises around 60% water.

It’s commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce (237-mL) glasses of water per day (the 8×8 rule).

Although there’s little science behind this specific rule, staying hydrated is important.

Here are 7 evidence-based health benefits of drinking plenty of water.

1. Helps maximize physical performance

If you don’t stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer.

This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat.

High levels of ingested microplastics in the human body have the potential to have harmful effects, a new study reveals.

The research - the first of its kind to quantify the levels of microplastics which may lead to harmful effects in human cells - has been led by researchers at the Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull.