The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Sadiq Khan, Sir Chris Whitty join public health leaders for air pollution talks

The move comes a week after Mr Khan announced the extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Great Barrier Reef should be on UN’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, report says

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef is once again at risk of being categorized as endangered, after the United Nations reported ongoing threats to the natural wonder including pollution and climate-fueled bleaching.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Bristol clean air zone comes into force with businesses urged to apply for financial support

The clean air zone is aimed at reducing traffic pollution in Bristol city centre, with buses and coaches facing a cost of £100 a day

Birmingham Post · Nov 28, 2022

Why the UK needs to stop exporting plastic waste

The world produces a vast amount of plastic. Global plastic production increased from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to 348 million metric tons in 2017. Yet much of this plastic is wasted: 86% of the world’s plastic waste in 2016 was either incinerated, sent to landfill or leaked into…

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

London, I love you – but the pollution is bringing me down

Drawn to the city because of the freedoms and pleasures it promised, Joanna Whitehead writes that she’s become increasingly drawn to greener pastures elsewhere – and is terrified for what younger generations will miss out on

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Tech & Science Daily podcast: 1,000-mile EV battery dream | Plug It In

This special series looks at the future of electric vehicles as part of the Standard’s Plug It In Summit in London, where representatives from the tech and motoring sectors will discuss how EVs could help cut pollution to meet carbon emissions targets.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

‘Every Breath You Take’: Air Pollution Stifles Europe’s Health Targets

Air quality in Europe is improving but still poses high risks, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Thursday, as fine particles exposure led to at least 238,000 premature deaths in the 27-nation EU in 2020. "Air pollution is still the largest environmental health risk in Europe," the EEA said.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022

'Every breath you take': Air pollution stifles Europe's health targets

Air quality in Europe is improving but still poses high risks, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Thursday, as fine particles exposure led to at least 238,000 premature deaths in the 27-nation EU in 2020.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Low traffic neighbourhoods reduce pollution and traffic in surrounding areas, study finds

Imperial College study suggests LTNs do not displace pollution or traffic onto neighbouring roads

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

Air pollution kills 238,000 Europeans prematurely

Fine particle air pollution led to 238,000 premature deaths in the European Union in 2020, the bloc's environmental watchdog said Thursday – a slight rise from the previous year.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2022