The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Kerala State Pollution Control Board finds illegal discharge of pollutants from Sud-Chemie India Pvt Ltd caused discolouration of Periyar river. Tests revealed presence of chromium. Notice issued to company seeking explanation and steps to prevent future incidents. Tests showed parameters within limit, but untreated discharge of effluents through stormwater drain…

CAG finds glaring weaknesses in waste mgmt in urban areas of Kerala; urges Govt to establish effective mech for monitoring & compliance with rules.

Have you ever touched the air vents behind the seats on the Central line? I made that mistake at the weekend and I won’t be repeating it.

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court

Labour’s move to oppose erosion of EU-derived laws welcomed by environmental groups

First complete ‘scientific health check’ shows most global systems beyond stable range in which modern civilisation emerged

MEPs vote for WHO guidelines on several substances, but centre-right backlash puts implementation back five years

Astronomer says the best way to spot it will be at sunrise and sunset away from light pollution, but warns comets are unpredictable

The Labour leader’s spokesman said ‘there are far better ways to build new homes we desperately need rather than greenlighting water pollution’.