The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

France's metro systems have three times as much air pollution as air outside

Metro systems in French cities have up to three times as much fine particle pollution as the outside air, according to the French National agency, which says that improving air quality in public transit should be a key focus for France’s public health policy.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2022

Plastic on Aussie beaches down by a third

Improvements in waste management and shopping bag bans have helped lead to a reduction in plastic pollution on Australian beaches, according to new research.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Scientists report ‘heartening’ 30% reduction in plastic pollution on Australia’s coast

CSIRO researchers say efforts to raise public awareness have quickly led to improvements in the environment

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022

Dropping £50-a-day tolls for Newcastle Clean Air Zone 'too good to be true', says council leader

Nick Kemp says the charging plans are 'just penalising people', but he doesn't expect to be able to abandon the controversial tolls as Greater Manchester is trying to

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022

Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

For producers of microplastic ‘nurdle’ pellets, the price of packaging is often more than the cost of letting it spill into the ocean.

360info · Jun 8, 2022

Clean Air Day 2022: What is it and how can you take part?

Global Action Plan’s Clean Air calculator can help gauge personal pollution footprints and suggest solutions to reduce our contribution to pollution.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022

5 Ayurvedic home remedies to enhance skin structure

“Healthy skin does not happen out of the blue; it is a representation of overall well-being.” When you touch your skin, does it feel rough or bumpy? It might be because of your uneven skin structure. External factors such as pollution and skincare products, as well as internal factors such…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Cruise liners try to rewrite climate rules despite vows

The trade group representing the cruise ship industry unsuccessfully pushed international authorities to water down new environmental regulations despite members’ commitments to addressing climate change, ocean air pollution experts have warned

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Why is eco-conscious California spending millions to support natural gas?

A Los Angeles-area air board faces questions over grant spending amid some of the worst air pollution in the US

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2022

Dulling the ocean racket to save fish stocks

Shipping and sonar bombard the ocean with noise and disrupt fish communication and behaviour. Countries need to work together to restore the quiet of the deep.

360info · Jun 6, 2022