The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Upper Thailand still choking on smog

People in upper northern areas of Thailand were still choking on hazardous levels of smog on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

Thousands of Environment Agency workers to strike over pay dispute

Environment Agency workers had been given a 2% pay rise plus a one-off payment of £345. However, Unison has called for a higher increase.

Wales Online · Apr 5, 2023

Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities

LOS ANGELES — Within just a few years, California endured its driest three-year period on record and its hottest September in history — a brutal summer month that nearly broke the state's overtaxed electric grid.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023

Undertones star and campaigner Feargal Sharkey blasts government's 'confused' plan to tackle water pollution

He says it's the third time they have vowed to ban wet wipes in five years

Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023

"Common sense over profit": Next phase of 830-home plan receives local backlash

“This development will create massive issues with traffic congestion, air pollution and damage the local wildlife"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Wet wipes ban: Everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free

A wet wipes ban is planned to come into force as a way of tackling pollution - here's everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free.

GoodToKnow · Apr 4, 2023

What will a wet wipes ban in the UK change?

The ban would be part of a wider initiative aiming to improve water quality around the UK called Plan for Water

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

What’s caused the big stink over Britain’s sewage?

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has set out new plans to improve England’s water quality and clean up its rivers and coastal areas.

The Week · Apr 4, 2023

Electric trash pickup in California? Not for years, as waste companies sidestep rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — That garbage truck you hear lurching through your neighborhood first thing in the morning? It runs on natural gas or diesel, dirtying the air with nitrogen oxides and contributing to carbon emissions that worsen climate change.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Penny yet to drop for Labor on emissions action: Bandt

Greens leader Adam Bandt says the recent safeguard changes should only be the first step to reducing the country's emissions.

AAP · Apr 4, 2023