The threat plastic pollution poses to marine wildlife is now a recognised issue amongst consumers, businesses and governments, but is the damage from microplastics, found in many beauty products, a problem literally being washed down the drain? Leigh Stringer...
Water is now one of the highest global risks, alongside the economy, unemployment, food shortages and extreme weather patterns, new research has found. The ninth edition of the Global Risk Report, released today by the World Economic Forum (WEF), identified water...
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New climate model taking greater account of cloud changes indicates heating will be at higher end of expectations Temperature rises resulting from unchecked climate change will be at the severe end of those projected, according to a new scientific study.The scientist...
Many consumers consumed with rage about product packaging, CBC Marketplace poll revealsWatch the videoThe holiday gifts may all be unwrapped, but many consumers remain consumed with rage about product packaging, a CBC Marketplace poll reveals.The majority of Canadians...
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What gets a sponge really clean? Researchers from Good Housekeeping conducted tests in conjunction with EMSL Analytical testing lab in Westmont, NJ, to find out. Consumers used sponges for a week in their kitchens, and the lab tainted others with three common...
There is no requirement in Canada for manufacturers to warn consumers about the health and environmental hazards associated with chronic, or long-term, exposure to chemical ingredients in household cleaning products (Credit: Jenny Lee Silver).Canadians spend more than...
Water is the latest natural resource under threat from fracking and unless the risks are properly assessed, certain areas could face real shortfalls in supply. Maxine Perella reports Calls are growing to involve water companies more deeply in the planning process for...
