The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution

The Independent UK · May 3

Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary

A two-kilometre stretch of the Knockando burn has been ‘destroyed’ after the chemical spill.

Evening Standard · May 3

Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds

Climate change and air pollution may be linked to stroke risk, the World Stroke Organization says.

Euronews · May 1

Delving into One Health’s vision to better protect people, animals and the planet from future health crises

Climate-sensitive diseases and zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems and exposure to pollution – the main factors fuelling infectious and non-communicable diseases were the focus of this year’s One Health Summit.

The Conversation · Apr 28

Industrial chicken producer hits out over Wye and Usk river pollution claim

Lawyers for Avara Foods and Freemans of Newent say legal claim backed by 1,300 people is ‘entirely inferential’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

High Court hearing for UK’s biggest environmental pollution claim begins

More than 1,300 people have joined the claim over pollution in the River Wye and River Usk

The Independent UK · Apr 27

The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk

The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution

The Independent UK · Apr 26

California Checkout Alert State Law Still Requires a Minimum 10 Cent Bag Fee at Most Major Retailers

Navigating the checkout lanes on the West Coast requires strict adherence to highly specific environmental regulations. Shoppers frequently express frustration when forced to pay extra to carry their groceries to the car. The government implemented these financial penalties to combat the devastating plastic pollution choking the local oceans. Despite years…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 25

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays

Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Study finds toxic benzene emissions along the Texas Gulf Coast are among the highest in the nation

Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23