The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

SCOTUS is helping polluters

Brett Kavanaugh broke from the conservative majority to warn about helping businesses pollute the water

Salon · May 27, 2023

30 water treatment works released 11bn litres of raw sewage in a year, study suggests

Exclusive: Researchers analysed works run by nine water and sewerage companies in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023

Houseplants help 'remove cancer causing toxins' and may help you live longer

Scientists have found that plants are highly effective at removing cancer causing toxins from indoor air

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Japan needs to release 1 million tonnes of water from its stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean

Operators of the Fukushima nuclear power plant are set to release treated wastewater into the ocean. But already Japanese authorities are facing a barrage of criticism from fishermen.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Supreme Court limits EPA protection for wetlands

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday limited federal protection for wetlands, ruling that marshy areas are usually not covered by the Clean Water Act or protected from development unless water flows directly from them into a waterway such as a river, lake or bay.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023

Jain Housing moves Madras High Court against order to pay environmental compensation of ₹2.19 crore

Jain Housing and Constructions Limited (presently Jain Housing) has moved the Madras High Court against Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s insistence on paying environmental compensation of ₹2.19 crore

The Hindu · May 25, 2023

‘Unforgiveable’: Ella’s mother hits out after Ulez protest at Mayor

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah says ‘there’s still much to do education wise’ after Sadiq Khan’s book launch was disrupted by anti-Ulez hecklers

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant

Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations that it polluted the air around its massive new petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Chemical cocktails polluting lakes and rivers - including The Irwell and Mersey in Greater Manchester

The Irwell at Salford University in top ten for rivers with highest level of chemicals

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023

Asbestos conman told to repay more than £82,000

Environment Agency says Lee Charles targeted 40 towns and cities to dupe customers with high-value contracts

Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023