The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

There are a number of challenges inherent to using bacteria to dissolve plastic, but the upsides are huge

The news that almost all of us are breathing in unacceptable levels of pollution shows the government’s complacency

For a metropolis that is still struggling to achieve segregation at source, the massive fire at the sprawling Perungudi dumpyard has exposed the hazards of retaining legacy waste. For the past few days, the fire and the resultant pollution have made life miserable for thousands of families living in the…

The website is to help people check air quality in areas before renting or buying

MIAMI — Miami-Dade County is upping its commitment to shore power at PortMiami, a technological upgrade that allows ships to plug into the local grid at port instead of continuing to burn fuel — and spew water and air pollution — in downtown Miami.

According to new research from the World Health Organisation, the UK is exceeding its limits on air pollution. Some cities are worse than others and there are ways you can check yourself

Los Angeles (AFP) - California launched a sweeping investigation Thursday into plastic pollution by major oil companies, in a probe it says will look at whether fossil fuel giants have been lying about the problem for decades.

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general has announced a first-of-its kind investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their alleged role in causing and exacerbating a global crisis in plastic waste pollution.

California’s attorney general has subpoenaed ExxonMobil as part of what he called a first-of-its-kind broader investigation into the petroleum industry for its alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis

The ‘gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,’ says an attorney

Slough, London and Leeds among worst locations on map showing air pollution above WHO limits