The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

NSW gold mine fined for dust pollution

The environmental watchdog has fined one of Australia's largest gold mines for failing to stop dust from polluting homes near Orange in the NSW Central West.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

Cadia Hill gold mine slugged with highest possible EPA penalty for dust pollution

The New South Wales' environmental watchdog said the dust pollution at Cadia Hill gold mine near Orange occurred after a tailings facility dried out.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Delhi: Pollution meet today to draft winter action plan

NEW DELHI: Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government had started preparing a winter action plan for the city to be better prepared to deal with the upcoming pollution cycle.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2022

Poland pushing legislation to protect polluted Oder River

Poland's government is introducing urgent legislation to protect the Oder River and prevent further catastrophes like the current pollution and massive die-off of fish

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

National Green Tribunal is suddenly clearing a lot of cases. It’s, well, odd

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha last month, union minister for law and justice Kiren Rijiju revealed that the National Green Tribunal, a quasi-judicial body to adjudicate environment matters, was disposing of more cases than new applications. However, members of several NGT benches have raised concerns over the…

Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2022

Sewage: How to check for pollution at beaches near you

Campaign group creates interactive map to advise locals and tourists where not to bathe

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Editorial: California should go bolder on climate, even if it’s an eleventh-hour push

California may be known as a climate leader, but when it comes to legislation to cut pollution and phase out fossil fuels, state lawmakers are largely resting on their laurels.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022

Potentially Deadly E.Coli Bacteria Found In UK River

The tests used the recognized Aquagenx testing method for E.coli. 

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

70% of branded litter traced to just a dozen companies, says charity

Almost 4,000 citizen science volunteers found that Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonalds were among those responsible for most of the discarded branded packaging

Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022

In a climate crisis, how do we treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?

Introducing the New Zealand government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan in June, climate change minister James Shaw observed:

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022