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EU Chemicals Agency backs 'forever chemicals' ban, with final decision to the Commission

The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.

Euronews

March 26, 2026: How the Delhi Assembly is swallowing the truth on air monitors

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Delhi Assembly recently said that only 3 of the 40 continuous ambient air quality monitoring systems (CAAQMS) violate the Central Pollution Control Board's location guidelines. These guidelines mandate that no trees or buildings be within a 20-metre radius of the CAAQMS.

Newslaundry

Dh1,000 fine, black points, vehicle seizure: UAE’s tough new rule for car owners in emirates explained

UAE authorities are cracking down on loud vehicles and illegal modifications, imposing Dh1,000 fines, 12 black points and 30-day impoundment. This move aims to curb noise pollution, enhance public comfort and ensure urban liveability. The crackdown targets modified exhausts and engine alterations, reflecting a broader commitment to safer, quieter cities…

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EPA approves sale of higher ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution

The Independent UK

Will Environmental Hazards Make a Mess of Your Estate Plan?

Careful estate planning is vital if property you own could be contaminated. Here's how to avoid handing your beneficiaries a huge legal and financial burden.

Kiplinger

Five of Europe’s top 10 most polluted cities are in this one country

Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.

Euronews

Are You Slowly Killing Your Fish with Kindness and Too Much Food?

Feeding your fish might feel like the simplest and most loving thing you do as an aquarium owner. You walk up to the tank, sprinkle in some food, and watch as your fish eagerly swim to the surface. It’s a calming ritual, one that gives you a moment of joy.…

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5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes

Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think.

Euronews

Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK’s largest lake

Declan Conlon will argue officials have failed to act despite clear evidence of the ecological collapse of Lough Neagh

The Guardian - UK

Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

Euronews

As a hobbyist astrophotographer, this photograph is breaking my heart. Composite image graphically illustrates the growing number of satellites creating light pollution in the night sky

Around 90 percent of astrophotographers report that satellites are affecting night sky photography

Digital Camera World

Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Cut filter review: a low-cost astro filter ideal for beginners

Can Hoya's budget-friendly Starscape filter reduce light pollution and take your night city shots and astro pictures to the next level?

Digital Camera World

Cities can improve air quality ‘quite rapidly’ with political will

Air pollution is the leading environmental risk to human health, causing respiratory and cardiovascular disease as well as cancer in millions of people every year. Yet some cities are already managing to cut pollution significantly, new analysis by the environmental network Breathe Cities shows.

Radio France Internationale

If rivers had legal rights, sewage scandals would be much harder to ignore

World Water Day on March 22 is intended to be a celebration. Yet, for many in the UK, it brings up images of rivers and beaches contaminated with raw sewage, with 450,000 discharges recorded in England in 2024. It’s become a major political scandal, and is now the subject of…

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The Guardian - UK

From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects

The Guardian - UK

‘Smokeless’ fuels produce more ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk

The Guardian - US

US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding

Lawsuit says rescission of endangerment finding – which ruled greenhouse gases threaten public health – was illegal

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55 Pieces Of Good News For Everyone Who Is Sick And Tired Of Negative Headlines (New Pics)

During New Year’s Eve, a common wish was that 2026 would be better. A couple of months in, it’s hard to say how it’s shaping up. But the media often paints a bleaker picture than reality, so to balance the narrative, here’s a list of good news from around the…

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Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds

In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.

The Conversation

How birds are spreading plastic pollution

Hungry gulls do not only steal our chips and sandwiches. They learn our habits, and look for reliable sources of food. That includes waste treatment centres, landfill or anywhere food waste is concentrated. Many gull populations have moved inland from the coast to exploit these sources of food.

The Conversation

Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping

In October 1948, a thick haze rolled into Donora, Pennsylvania, a steel town in the Monongahela Valley, south of Pittsburgh. For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in…

Times Life

Why Even Rich Indians Don’t Want to Return Home

For years, the plan was simple. Go abroad, earn in dollars, save crores, and come back to India. But today, that story is changing. Even after earning ₹5 to ₹10 crore or more, many Indians are choosing not to return. This is no longer a personal choice. It is a…

The Independent UK

Major pollution leaves communities without water following Russian attack

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The Independent UK

Thousands in Moldova cut off from water after Russian strike pollutes river

Moldova’s environment ministry declared an environmental state of alert for 15 days

The Conversation

How moss could help roads cope with heavy rain and reduce air pollution

Across Europe, many banks alongside motorways are planted with grass to stabilise soil and keep roadside landscapes tidy.

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