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Report links environmental health and mental health
Northern Ireland report shows homeowners report better levels of wellbeing than those in social rented accommodation
Damp rented homes are increasing children’s risk of ill health
A fifth of households live in private-rented homes, where damp is five times more common than owner-occupied homes, according to Guardian report
AIC calls for action to tackle UK’s "fragile" food security
Report author urges better engagement throughout the system “including education, business, farmers and the supply chain”
Councils need urgent funding to prepare for climate change
Research shows that only five percent of public feel ready for impact of climate change, while 63% are concerned
Tens of thousands may suffer Covid symptoms for over a year
Analysis highlights persistent symptoms of Covid relating to worse mental health and quality of life such as mild fatigue, and difficulty thinking or...
Air pollution linked to type 2 diabetes
Expert says air pollution, particularly particulate air pollution and nitrogen dioxide, “is increasingly being associated with type 2 diabetes”
Vehicles in Streatham exceed noise pollution law “every 2.8 minutes”
In a 25 hour period, more than 300 vehicles were recorded making noise above 80 decibels (dB), while four vehicles were recorded above 100dB
Vet medicine is leaching toxic chemicals into rivers
“Entire ecosystem” is being disrupted as insect larvae – essential food sources for fish, birds, and bats – are vulnerable to the toxic effects of veterinary...
UK retailers are still selling toxic bambooware
Products consisting of bamboo fibres with formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, and melamine have been banned in Europe since February 2021
Calls for government to prioritise mental health of young children
Report warns that children’s immediate and long-term mental health is at significant risk because mental health services are “under-resourced and...