The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Sadiq Khan calls out ‘scandal’ with five-fold increase in sewage dumped in Thames

Sewage flowed into the Thames for 6,590 hours, 11 minutes and 54 seconds over a seven-month period

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024

What exactly is "Veganuary?"

"These health benefits increase as people eat fewer animal products"

Salon · Jan 23, 2024

Cookstove carbon offsets overstate climate benefit by 1,000%, study finds

Cookstove projects are one of the fastest-growing carbon offset schemes but research finds carbon benefits are vastly overstated

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

Swimmers told to avoid several popular Sydney beaches due to stormwater pollution

Red warning issued for 26 swimming spots including Balmoral Baths and Parsley Bay due to high contamination levels

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024

Irrigation Dept mulling tourist restriction into Malampuzha catchment areas

The Irrigation Department will soon restrict the entry of people into the catchment areas of Malampuzha reservoir. Uncontrolled access to catchment areas for local tourists has led to an increased level of plastic pollution in the backyards of the reservoir.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

T.N. government announces schemes to improve safety, health, and livelihood of residents in Manali-Ennore area

Tamil Nadu government announces schemes for safety, health, and livelihood in Manali-Ennore area, including pollution monitoring authority and infrastructure development.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Many parts of Chennai record poor air quality on Bhogi day

Chennai's air quality worsens as residents burn waste during Bhogi celebrations, leading to smog and high pollution levels.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

EPA sets out rules for proposed 'methane fee' for waste generated by oil and natural gas companies

Oil and natural gas companies would have to pay a fee for methane emissions that exceed certain levels under a new rule proposed by the Biden administration

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here's how to clean your clothes more sustainably

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024

Ennore oil spill exposes absence of private cleaning agencies in Chennai: Coast Guard officer

Recalling how the Indian Coast Guard was involved in the detection and clean-up of the oil spill in Ennore and surrounding areas, a senior officer on board ICGS SHAURYA on Friday, January 12, 2024, underlined the absence of private companies that specialised in cleaning up oil spills in this part…

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024