The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

AQI remains 'very poor' in Delhi

The air quality in the national capital Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2024

Hope of breakthrough at international plastic treaty talks after two-year deadlock

‘Important shift’ made in global attempts to address plastic pollution though final treaty text yet to be agreed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Living with ‘the stench’: the smelly New Zealand city with an air of despair

The odour from a wastewater plant comes and goes, but locals say it’s worsened after an equipment breakdown that authorities warn could take years to fix

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

How theatre, music and film are helping us unlock new solutions to the world’s plastics problem

Member states of the UN environment assembly are meeting this week in Busan, South Korea to discuss the details of a global plastics treaty for the fifth, and hopefully final, time. Negotiations can be difficult, monotonous, and often go around in circles. The talks can go on for more than…

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2024

Six things we learned about the Australian government’s response to the climate crisis

‘Climate Christmas’ data shows emissions are falling but not fast enough, while Labor’s reforms have yet to kick in

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024

Air pollution: CAQM takes stock of implementation of measures under GRAP

Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) took stock of the enforcement and implementation measures under the Schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2024

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' causing eye irritation, breathing problem

Several residents complained of irritation in the eyes and difficulties in breathing amid the rising pollution levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2024

Air Pollution From Fires Linked To 1.5 Million Deaths A Year

Air pollution caused by fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring in developing countries, a major new study said on Thursday.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024