Plastic pollutants in UK rivers are finding their way into wildlife and moving up the food chain.

Mediterranean sediments are shown to have up to 1.9 million tiny plastic pieces per square metre.

Ground monitoring stations in major British cities detect clear reductions in two major pollutants.

The species was uncovered during a watercourse survey being carried out in north Highland.

Scientists say pollution on the highest mountain in England and Wales must prompt action.

Sewage used as fertiliser could harm agricultural land, says a report for the Environment Agency.

Chemicals in plastics can build up in seabirds at levels thousands of times higher than normal.

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.

One of the world's biggest users of plastic plans to phase out most single-use items by 2025.

The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state.