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air pollution

Chinese air quality regulations could put an end to 'new car smell'

Health

Chinese air quality regulations could put an end to 'new car smell'

The chemical compounds that make up “new car smell” can be harmful, and they have been found in new cars at levels 10 times higher than recommended limits

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What to expect from the cutting edge of science and tech in 2020

Earth

What to expect from the cutting edge of science and tech in 2020

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London's average level of pollution is above recommended limits

Mind

Air pollution linked to increased risk of depression and suicide

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Ella Kissi-Debrah died following an asthma attack in 2013

Health

Inquest to examine role of UK government in pollution-linked death

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Mr Trash Wheel

Environment

Meet Mr Trash Wheel — the social media star tackling plastic pollution

Regulars

Smoke in Sydney

Health

Will Sydney's bushfire smoke pollution have long-term health effects?

Analysis

Liz Bonnin at 51 Live

Video

The problem with plastic - and how science can solve it

Video

Benjamin Barratt

Video

How dirty is the air we breathe? The true scale of air pollution

Video

How to solve our plastic waste problem

Video

How to solve our plastic waste problem

Video

coral reef

Environment

51s issue wake-up call on dangerous loss of oxygen from oceans

The world’s oceans have lost 2 per cent of their oxygen on average over the past 50 years, alarming scientists who warn that the trend will impact fisheries

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Environment

Measures to reduce air pollution quickly result in big health benefits

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Health

We constantly eat microplastics. What does that mean for our health?

Features

Video

Fighting plastic pollution in British waters: How to make a difference

Video

Video

Tackling ocean pollution is a huge problem – Maths may hold the answer

Video

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