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The world’s most polluted holiday resorts, from Italy to Greece, have been revealed

Among the world’s 10 most popular holiday destinations (2023 Tripadvisor survey), Albufeira in Portugal has the cleanest air – Universal Images Group Editorial Italy, Turkey and Greece are among the European holiday destinations with the highest air pollution, while the Costa del Sol and Iceland are among the countries with the best air quality, according… Read More »

California wildfires may be converting natural metals into cancer-causing compounds

Wildfires in some parts of the western United States may be converting a benign form of chromium into its cancer-causing counterpart, according to a new study; This could potentially endanger first responders and surrounding communities. The research, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, detected high levels of the hazardous metal hexavalent chromium, or chromium-6,… Read More »