The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says flaws in a Vermont program are preventing the state from adequately controlling phosphorus discharges from certain farms, which contribute to severe water quality problems in Lake Champlain and other bodies of water

A self-driving taxi has no passengers, so it parks itself in a lot to reduce congestion and air pollution. After being hailed, the taxi heads out to pick up its passenger – and tragically strikes a pedestrian in a crosswalk on its way.

Exposure to outdoor light after dark could increase the prevalence of dementia more than many other risk factors.

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, a vital habitat for marine life facing threats from pollution and climate change.

We have used machine learning to identify the biggest plastic pollution hotspots across more than 50,000 towns, cities and rural areas worldwide. Our new global model reveals the most detailed picture of plastic pollution ever created with the highest environmental concentrations in India, predominantly because so much of its waste…

After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.

Harm to health is not confined to winter when people are using stoves and fireplaces, study shows

The decision to host the first NFL game in Brazil raises concerns about security, pollution, and censorship, sparking controversy.

The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to levels far exceeding seasonal averages.