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A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas

The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visits a pollution checking centre that issues PUC certificates to vehicles in Delhi’s Green Park area. The air pollution reading meters showed that the PM 2.5 level hovered around 120 while PM 10 was around 140 in the area – much higher…

The European winners hope they can scale up their invention to tackle water pollution at its source.

Victoria Rance says the ‘1970s technology’ will cause pollution that will damage health for decades, but London mayor and TfL claim it will reduce congestion

Insecticide used for pet flea treatment has been found in waters in south coast harbours.

A recent study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has uncovered a startling discovery—chewing one piece of gum for an hour can expose a person to over 250,000 microplastic particles. The study reveals a new, yet to be tested, source of plastic pollution and contributes to the growing concerns over…

Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

Fresh concerns have been raised about the health of a London waterway after footage shared online appeared to show another oil spill in the River Wandle.

Statue funded by public donations stands same height as nine-year-old Ella

As the £2.2bn tunnel prepares to open, opinions are divided: will it reduce congestion, or is it a relic of transport planning that worsens pollution?