Toxic substances from agriculture, industry and households endanger water quality in Europe -- and by extension, ecosystems and human health. As part of the SOLUTIONS project, over 100 ...

Europe is facing a large-scale water pollution crisis. A new study from Greenpeace revealed that pesticides and antibiotics are contaminating European waterways at an alarming rate, endangering ...

The European Water Resilience Strategy presented this month by the European Commission aims to reduce water pollution, prevent waste and make water accessible to all. The EU's executive body promises ...

The European Union is drafting plans this year to tackle water shortages and droughts being worsened by climate change, and address the intense pressure on water supplies from farming, pollution ...

Water Matters. Europe's water is under increasing pressure. Pollution, droughts, floods are taking their toll on our drinking water, lakes, rivers and coastlines.

"Alarming" levels of microplastic have been found in major rivers across Europe according to scientists in 14 studies published simultaneously Monday. "The pollution is present in all European ...

The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river ...

Actual water pollution often vastly higher than calculated, European research on pesticide approvals shows. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 08 ...

Air pollution was responsible for the largest portion of lives lost, contributing to more than 400,000 premature deaths. Extreme weather, particularly heat waves, were the next most deadly ...

A recent European Commission poll found that pollution was the number one concern for Europeans, with 69% going on to say they were worried about pollution’s effect on water security. As Europe ...

Coal-fired power stations are responsible for the most pollution in Europe, with Britain among the top polluters, the European Union says. Fox Business Personal Finance ...

"Alarming" levels of microplastic have been found in major rivers across Europe according to scientists in 14 studies published simultaneously Monday. "The pollution is present in all European ...