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Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer goods including clothing, cosmetics, kitchenware, waterproofing agents and ski wax from 1 January 2028. The national measure would move ahead of broader EU rules on chemicals linked to cancers, fertility problems, immune disruption and persistent pollution.

Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

29.07.2026

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Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

09.04.2025

New feeding device to boost coral reef restoration

The submersible, programmable light developed at The Ohio State University turns on for about one hour per night to increase concentrations of zooplankton, allowing corals more feeding opportunities, while minimizing artificial light disruption to other species.

09.04.2025

European wolf population increases 58% in a decade

A closer look at data from 34 countries discovered an increase of wolf populations in all nations but three, with overall numbers growing from 12,000 to over 21,500 by the end of 2022. In the European Union, only about 0,02% of livestock per year is lost to wolves.

08.04.2025

Bricks made from plastic waste make up low-cost, long-lasting schools

$Columbian company Conceptos Plásticos transforms plastic waste into Lego-like bricks, creating a modular building system that makes construction simple, quick, and sustainable while costing just a fraction of traditional construction.$

08.04.2025

First layers of soil placed on the largest ever wildlife crossing

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing stretches over California’s 101 freeway and enables bobcats, mountain lions, deer, and other wildlife to cross the busy 10-lane road safely, reconnecting an entire ecosystem and protecting a global biodiversity hotspot.

08.04.2025

New Linux code could reduce the energy needs of data centers

Just a few lines of code added to the Linux operating system could positively affect almost every single service request on the internet, reducing the overall energy consumption by up to 30 percent. Major data centers like Amazon and Google run on Linux.

08.04.2025

Tiny insect’s poo makes a fabulous organic fertilizer

$The black soldier fly larvae have a nearly insatiable appetite, eating almost four times their weight per day of any organic matter they come across, transforming it into nutrient-rich biofertilizer in a fraction of the time required for composting.$

08.04.2025

Scientists use bubbles to remove forever chemicals from water

An innovative machine uses bubbles to remove forever chemicals from water. As they form and collapse with pressure fluctuations, the bubbles create temperature changes and pressure waves that break apart the chemical structures of the PFAS, degrading them.

08.04.2025

Philadelphia zoo celebrates first-ever Galapagos tortoise hatchlings

For the first time in the zoo's over 150-year history, four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched, making their two oldest, over 100-year-old residents Mommy and Abrazzo, first-time parents.

30.01.2025

Drinking coffee in the morning is linked to longer life and better heart

A new study suggests morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of heart disease and overall mortality compared to all-day coffee drinkers. Researchers emphasize timing, showing that moderate morning coffee consumption aligns with natural body rhythms.

15.01.2025

Atlas of Abandoned Places highlights beauty and cultural preservation

The Atlas of Abandoned Places showcases 10 of the world’s most photogenic deserted landmarks with awe-inspiring images, from Pakistan’s Bibi Jawindi to Italy’s Palazzo Athena,trying to keep cultural heritage from fading into obscurity.

15.01.2025

New energy-autonomous shading for climate-friendly buildings

Inspired by pine cones, researchers developed an energy-free shading system for eco-friendly architecture that adapts to weather changes using 3D-printed cellulose materials, reducing energy needs for both heating and cooling.

15.01.2025

Iberian lynx numbers rebound across Spain and Portugal

Thanks to captive breeding, habitat restoration, and collaborative conservation efforts,the Iberian lynx has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, offering hope for endangered species worldwide.

14.01.2025

Rwandan painter doesn’t let blindness affect his creativity

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, creates stunning paintings that inspire resilience. His journey highlights the power of creativity and calls for better opportunities and resources to empower disabled individuals.

14.01.2025

UK’s first-ever supervised drug use space opens in Glasgow

Glasgow’s Thistle, the UK’s first legal drug consumption room, offers a safe and supervised space for addicts to use drugs while giving them access to emergency services, better healthcare and a support network..

14.01.2025

Spain pioneers flights fuelled with cooking oil for a greener future

Spain is making strides in climate protection by trialling bio-kerosine made from used cooking oil to fuel airplanes, a sustainable solution that marks a step toward more eco-friendly aviation practices and a greener and cleaner future.