The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

On August 5, 2025, over 1,400 persons representing 183 countries arrived in Geneva, Switzerland to chalk out a consensus for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution. The hope was that by August 14, an effective inter-governmental treaty would be signed that can significantly reduce the amount of plastics ending up in oceans and…

Last month, Australia’s ban on the import, use and manufacture of three types of “forever chemical” came into effect. These chemicals – PFOA, PFOS and PFHxS – have long lifespans and resist breaking down. They’re considered harmful due to their ability to build up inside living organisms and their toxicity.…

TOXIC chemicals released from car tyres as they wear down are threatening ocean life after washing into rivers and the sea, a new study has found.

Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm

A look at the Trump EPA's attempt to rescind the "endangerment finding," which allows the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Britain’s promises of a post-Brexit green revolution have unravelled, with protections for wildlife, water and air weaker now than at any point in recent decades

Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO2

Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterparts

Campaigners welcomed the move not to allow new unit housing up to 32,000 egg-laying hens near Berkshire’s River Kennet.

When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution

Rights of use: nuisance and servitudes.