The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Extinction Rebellion activists chant and dance outside Government offices in new protests

More than 30,000 people have said they will attend the protests, branded "The Big One", between April 21 and April 24, in what will be XR's first major action since announcing it would move away from more controversial methods

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Why the Greatest Threat To Star-Gazing Isn’t Light Pollution

Wildfires exacerbated by warming temperatures and extreme drought are endangering our views of the night sky. But there may be a controversial way to help mitigate the problem.

Inverse · Apr 21, 2023

PFAS chemicals: Everlasting pollution

They can be found on raincoats, non-stick pans and plastic packaging. In the last 50 years, PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have made their way into many of our everyday objects. Dubbed "forever chemicals", they're extremely persistent and can stay in the air, water and soil…

France 24 · Apr 21, 2023

Which states have the best and worst air quality?

The average air quality in Arizona is considered unhealthy, while Hawaii has the country’s best air quality.

USAFacts · Apr 20, 2023

Newry Canal concerns raised over three month wait to remove sunken boat

"Again the council has failed the environment and natural habitat of the canal, it needs to act fast."

Belfast Live · Apr 20, 2023

Air pollution in the North 'likely' to ease

Air pollution in the North will ease from Friday to Monday due to rain, while over 2.4 million people in Thailand have been diagnosed with health problems associated with smog, according to the Public Health Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2023

Floods of nutrients from fertilisers and wastewater trash our rivers. Could offsetting help?

The rivers running through the hearts of Australia’s major cities and towns are often carrying heavy loads of nutrients and sediments.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

Investigators issue update on toxic waste leaking from quarry

Villagers have long raised their concerns about the site

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023

Los Angeles gets F grade for air quality once again in national report

LOS ANGELES — Despite tremendous progress in reducing air pollution over the last several decades, 98% of Californians live in communities with unhealthy levels of smog or fine particles, according to a new report released by the American Lung Association.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2023

EPA targets medical industry pollution

Ethylene oxide has long been linked to cancers of the breasts, lymph nodes, and lungs.

Salon · Apr 19, 2023