Researchers warn of metal contamination released by catalytic converters
The study focuses on platinum, palladium, and rhodium, metals that are released by automotive catalytic converters and industrial processes.

Latest news and stories about pollution in Portugal for expats and residents.
This page has only 1 story and is not indexed by search engines.
The study focuses on platinum, palladium, and rhodium, metals that are released by automotive catalytic converters and industrial processes.

The improvement is likely due to “more favourable weather conditions for the dispersion of pollutants,” says Zero. Much still needs to be done, they warn, noting the “privilege” given to cars in Lisbon.

High pollution levels and the associated risk to public health are at issue. The beach was closed 18 times during the last bathing season.

A study reveals that the Portuguese fear a lack of quality water, wildfires, and extreme weather events, but continue to rank the climate crisis behind health, housing, and the cost of living.
The new treaty is part of the Council of Europe's strategy for the Environment and aims to address the so-called “triple planetary crisis” — climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
