The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Clean Water Act’s 50th anniversary

This critical law could use a refresh to help meet our current challenges.

Salon · Jun 19, 2022

The air in South African Highveld cities smells foul in the winter: here's why

People living in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg have been subject to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggs. It’s not the first time citizens have complained about the smell which is related to polluted air. We asked Rebecca Garland an expert in air quality and climate change…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022

Geared-up to improve ambient air quality in city, says Collector

Departments asked to come up with action plans to identify the main source of pollution

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022

Homeowners warned to 'think twice' about using log burners after alarming discovery

Rising energy prices could be driving struggling families to burn wood or other solid fuel

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022

‘Forever chemical’ response may push costs to water utilities

WASHINGTON — Federal efforts to address pollution by so-called forever chemicals may push increased costs onto water and wastewater agencies.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Grangemoor Park in Cardiff to remain closed until end of the year for maintenance work

The park was built on a former landfill which has been polluting Cardiff Bay for years

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022

Evening Standard comment: Plug It In, London, for a cleaner future

Air pollution is a silent killer, with up to 36,000 deaths a year attributed to long-term exposure. Toxic air has been linked to the development of strokes, heart disease and exacerbates asthma.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022

Sadiq Khan says opportunity to cut pollution being squandered by Government

Government plans to reduce the most harmful form of air pollution do not go far enough and will condemn a generation of children to ill health, Sadiq Khan has warned.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022

Streets in Bristol with the worst air pollution

Air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK each year

Bristol Post · Jun 16, 2022

Clean Air Day: Parents urged to ditch the car and cycle children to school

Parents and children in London are being encouraged to ditch the car and use active travel for the school run on Thursday to mark Clean Air Day.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022