The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
85% of apples tested in Europe contaminated with pesticides

85% of apples tested in Europe contaminated with pesticides

The results of a new report by PAN Europe - a coalition of environmental organizations active throughout Europe - which analyzed 59 apple samples from 13 countries, including Italy, France, Spain and Germany, reveals almost systematic contamination by multiple pesticides.

What's up with those 'exploding' trees in the U.S.?

What's up with those 'exploding' trees in the U.S.?

At the end of January, videos and photos of trees appearing to explode during intense cold snaps in the USA began to circulate on American social media networks.

Why is Japan suspending the restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant?

Why is Japan suspending the restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant?

Japan had just turned on a light that had been off for far too long. Yet, in just one day, that light dimmed again.

The forgotten Holocaust: 180 million Native Americans exterminated in 500 years

The forgotten Holocaust: 180 million Native Americans exterminated in 500 years

27 January 1945 officially marked the end of the largest mass murder in history. But that was not the only major massacre that took place. Indeed, according to the WOIR, 180 million Native Americans died at the hands of settlers and as a result of wars of conquest they witnessed the loss of their habitat and forced change in their way of life...

Japan without pandas for first time in 50 years: last 2 animals return to China

Japan without pandas for first time in 50 years: last 2 animals return to China

Today, 27 January, the two giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, officially leave Tokyo's Ueno zoo to return to China. In the days leading up to their departure, thousands of visitors flocked to the park for a final greeting, turning the event into something of the likes of a small collective ritual.

Noise pollution: the 5 countries most affected in Europe

Noise pollution: the 5 countries most affected in Europe

Car horns, inappropriate comments from tourists, tampered exhaust pipes, motorbikes starting up, heels clicking in the upstairs flat or children shouting after school: noise pollution is all around us.

January 26, International Clean Energy Day

January 26, International Clean Energy Day

Today, 26 January, is the International Clean Energy Day. The perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of renewable energy sources for our planet.

Unexpected underwater life lurks beneath these offshore wind turbines

Unexpected underwater life lurks beneath these offshore wind turbines

In the North Sea, well away from the coast and prying eyes, an unexpected phenomenon is taking place.

Beneath a supervolcano, the world's largest lithium deposit is valued at $1.5 billion

Beneath a supervolcano, the world's largest lithium deposit is valued at $1.5 billion

Under the ancient McDermitt crater, on the border between Nevada and Oregon, lies a huge lithium deposit, trapped in layers of volcanic clay.

Wolf protection status: Italy takes a dangerous step backwards

Wolf protection status: Italy takes a dangerous step backwards

The downgrading of the wolf's protection status has officially entered the Italian legal system with the publication of the decree issued by the Ministry of the Environment in the Official Journal.