The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods

Locals are asking for help as they believe the black dust is leading to health issues and pollution

The Independent UK · May 17

Satellite launches are filling up the atmosphere with pollution, study warns

Many companies are set on launching ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites that will provide internet connections

The Independent UK · May 15

California Hazardous Waste Rules Criticized as Years Late and ‘Polluter-Friendly’

Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for a community’s health risks from pollution, environmental groups warn.

Capital & Main · May 15

Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem

Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.

Space · May 13

King’s speech: much-needed water industry reforms do not go far enough

Water bills are rising, public anger over sewage pollution has not abated, and the government has now set out a major overhaul of water regulation in the king’s speech.

The Conversation · May 13

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste

The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This “take, make, dispose” model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The Conversation · May 13

How Air Pollution and Particulates Cause Inflammation and Damage Your Lungs, Heart, and Brain

Air pollution and fine particle exposure drive inflammation, affecting lung heart brain impacts and long-term health. Learn risks of particulates and ways to reduce exposure.

Medical Daily · May 13

‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics

Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Public health at risk across Asia as Iran crisis sends price of cooking gas soaring

Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transition

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dust

Delhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authorities found many existing nets were too thin to effectively block dust. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has now made it mandatory for all construction and demolition sites…

The Economic Times · May 12