New research published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin is the first UK-based research to investigate the links between geography, community and patterns of litter accumulation in the environment. The study was carried out by scientists from the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, ZSL, Nantes Université, and the campaign group Surfers Against Sewage, with the help of almost 100 citizen scientists right around the UK.

Ethnic minority immigrants in England are exposed to significantly higher levels of air pollution than natives and immigrants from western countries, finds a new report led by UCL researchers, which also concludes that all immigrants in England are exposed to substantially higher levels of pollution than in Germany.

Britain’s wealthiest individuals are responsible for a disproportionate share of carbon emissions—but new research from the University of Bath suggests they also hold the key to accelerating climate action.