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New satellite analysis finds Europe’s groundwater is shrinking, with southern and southeastern regions most affected.
Researchers mapped 2002–2024 data to show the north gets wetter while the south dries out.
Groundwater storage trends mirror total terrestrial water storage, signaling depletion of hidden reserves.
England and the UK face potential drought and water restrictions if rainfall remains below needs.
The European Commission aims to build a ‘water-smart economy’ alongside efficiency and leakage reduction.
Leaky infrastructure and changing rainfall patterns worsen groundwater depletion and drought risk.
Experts warn climate drivers are pushing Europe toward higher temperatures and more intense droughts.
Experts advocate water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and nature-based solutions to close water gaps.
Spain’s shrinking reserves could affect the UK, which relies on European imports for fruit and produce.
The Environment Agency warns England to prepare for drought into 2026 without sufficient autumn-winter rainfall.

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New analysis shows exercise benefits are reduced in areas with high air pollution, especially for cancer and heart disease.
Study followed over 1.5 million adults for more than a decade across multiple countries.
Researchers focused on PM2.5, tiny particles that can affect the heart and lungs.
Active people living in areas with pollution above 25 μg/m³ saw reduced risk reduction.
Higher pollution levels above 35 μg/m³ further diminish benefits, affecting about a third of the global population.
Authors say don’t avoid outdoor activity; check air quality and consider cleaner routes.
Limitations include most data from wealthy countries; results may differ in lower-income regions.
Researchers call for global efforts to reduce air pollution to maximize exercise benefits.
Authors include Paola Zaninotto and Andrew Steptoe of University College London.
Exercise remains beneficial overall, but air quality can blunt gains.

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The Guardian corrects Ronni Ancona’s education background, noting she studied at Central Saint Martins and UCL, not Edinburgh College of Art.
The Big Impression end date is corrected to 2004, not 2003, due to an editing error.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was not a producer of the BBC drama Prisoner 951, contrary to a preview.
This Is Christmas directed by Chris Foggin was released in 2022, not last year as claimed in a pre-printed What’s on section.
The corrections section notes the error was in print only for the This Is Christmas release detail.
Editorial corrections and complaint channels are provided for readers to contact the Guardian.
The article links to related topics and notes the section includes recent corrections and most viewed content.
The corrections page includes a general note on future amendments and reference to print and online updates.
The Guardian provides a postal and email option for readers to engage with corrections and audience feedback.
The corrections column is published with the aim of transparency and accuracy in reporting.

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A large international study analyzed over 1.5 million adults for more than a decade to assess how air pollution affects exercise benefits.
Researchers found exercise remains beneficial, but its protective effect on mortality risk is weakened in high pollution areas.
The study links the attenuation to high average PM2.5 levels, noting 25 µg/m3 as a threshold.
At higher pollution, the benefits for cancer-related mortality weakened most, potentially disappearing.
The UK part of the study showed lower pollution levels on average but local spikes occur.
The authors emphasize exercise remains beneficial and air quality improvements can boost gains.
The meta-analysis pooled seven studies, including some unpublished data, to reach conclusions.
The research involved researchers from the UK, US, Australia, and Asia.
The study highlights that nearly half of the world’s population lives where PM2.5 exceeds the threshold.
Limitations include a focus on high-income countries and gaps in indoor air quality data.

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