Water pollution

Warning to Brits after Olympics water fears as doctor explains ‘drastic effects’

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Warning to Brits after Olympics water fears as doctor explains ‘drastic effects’

Swimmers are being warned about the severe health risks of taking a dip in dirty waters after fears over the River Seine’s cleanliness led to the postponement of the Olympic triathlon event due to water quality concerns. The risk to public health from swimming in poor-quality water has been thrust into the spotlight by doctors, … Read more

How mushrooms can help deal with water pollution

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How mushrooms can help deal with water pollution

RistoArnaudov | Getty Images Research into the humble mushroom — an important dietary staple for many of us — suggests that the waste left over from growing fungi could have a surprising sustainable use. A study by researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that the residual waste from the cultivation of white button … Read more