The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Dementia linked to air pollution exposure in new analysis

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk.

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

Air pollution ‘might be a risk factor for dementia’, study reveals

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Hazardous waste dump sparks probe

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has sought help from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) to find out who was responsible for illegally dumping 1,000 tonnes of hazardous waste in Ayutthaya.

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

Oceanic ripples as our common heritage

There are currently three key issues pertaining to the marine environment: climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution. The world's oceans are affected by the degradation of the land, sea and air, which have enormous consequences for the well-being of all living beings, including marine life. The advent of a…

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Therese Coffey admits she cannot fix sewage scandal ‘overnight’

Water plan is ‘just crap’ says campaigner Feargal Sharkey

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Green leader calls on North East to take more 'ambitious' climate action as party targets local elections

Carla Denyer hit the campaign trail in the region on Tuesday as her party tries to make major gains in areas including South Tyneside and Newcastle in May's local elections

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023

Undertones star and campaigner Feargal Sharkey blasts government's 'confused' plan to tackle water pollution

He says it's the third time they have vowed to ban wet wipes in five years

Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023

"Common sense over profit": Next phase of 830-home plan receives local backlash

“This development will create massive issues with traffic congestion, air pollution and damage the local wildlife"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Wet wipes ban: Everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free

A wet wipes ban is planned to come into force as a way of tackling pollution - here's everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free.

GoodToKnow · Apr 4, 2023

Seriously hazardous smog again in North

The Pollution Control Department reported 12 spots in the upper North with red-coded, seriously hazardous levels of PM2.5 on Tuesday morning, and the worst air pollution in Chiang Mai province.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023