The first 1,000 days: rethinking babies’ plastic exposure
A campaign group is urging the UK Government to investigate babies’ exposure to chemicals found in plastic products, warning that regulation has failed to keep pace with growing scientific evidence about potential health risks.
Solar parks on rewetted peatlands can boost bird diversity
Building solar parks on previously drained, rewetted peatlands can support a wider range of bird species than continuing intensive grassland farming, new research suggests.
Heavy breathing: the many faces of lead air pollution
It has been 26 years since the UK Government finally removed leaded petrol from sale. So why are MPs, peers, academics and activists still calling for routine health screenings to check for exposure?
A community’s fight to restore fire-ravaged moorland
A documentary has been released telling the story of a devastating moorland wildfire that swept through the Goyt Valley, near Buxton, in spring 2025 and the ongoing community-led efforts to restore the landscape.