The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Some communities campaign for more street lighting but in one town in Central Otago they’ve been toiling for years to make the place as dark as possible.

Greenpeace India in its latest report on air pollution has stated that Bengalurueans breathe air five times worse than the World Health Organisation guidelines

Levels of bacteria in the seawater at both of Barry's main beaches have been rising

On several days in a year, ground-level ozone has started to exceed the eight-hour average standard in all the non-attainment cities, with Jaipur being the most affected

As light pollution grows each year, truly dark skies might get harder to find.

In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the…

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.

The Tamil Nadu government is planning to introduce a voluntary green rating programme for industries, including organisations such as hospitals and wedding halls, involving the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

The Dyson Zone air-purifying and noise-canceling headphones look awesome and feel futuristic, but they lack enough practicality on the average day for most people.

As Canada and parts of the U.S. confront declines in air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, NPR reporters in Asia, Latin America and Africa share their experiences.

Thick, smoky air from Canadian wildfires made for days of misery in New York City and across the U.S. Northeast this week