The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Map of Newcastle Clean Air Zone as it comes into effect

The Clean Air Zone began this week, charging high-polluting vehicles to enter into Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2023

Dust levels unsafe in 53 provinces, including Bangkok

PM2.5 dust levels above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre were reported in 53 provinces across the country, including Bangkok and its suburbs, on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023

Victoria's single-use plastic ban starts today, but experts worry it does not go far enough

Changes include prohibiting the supply and sale of plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers and cotton bud sticks, bringing Victoria into line with most other states.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

‘Killer pollution’ contaminating playgrounds, peer warns

The Government has been criticised for allowing “killer pollution” to contaminate playgrounds by not being ambitious enough with air quality targets.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

Piers Morgan branded ‘hypocrite’ after complaining about London air pollution

The presenter lives in one of the most polluted boroughs in the capital

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Plastic pollution in Nigeria: whose job is it to clean up the mess?

Take a walk or drive through the streets of most Nigerian cities, and you will see plastic waste everywhere. The country’s rivers, lakes and ocean are also full of discarded plastic. Nigeria is estimated to generate about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Plastic accounts for 15% of the…

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2023

Emissions divide now greater within countries than between them – study

Report finds ‘relatively small group’ of rich people contribute disproportionately to emissions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Tyneside reacts as city centre pollution tolls finally come into force

The worst-polluting buses, coaches, taxis, and HGVs are now subject to daily tolls of up to £50 to drive into or through Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023

Worries that Newcastle Clean Air Zone will push pollution towards homes near A1

Monday marked the start of the new Clean Air Zone tolls, but some councillors worry that the measures will make their areas a new pollution hotspot

Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023

Ulez: What is the scrappage scheme as it is finally expanded across all London boroughs?

After months of legal battles, Ulez now extends to London’s borders with Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Surrey

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023