Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollution The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Jan 8, 2026: What changes when you step indoors in Delhi’s pollution? In Delhi, bad air doesn’t stay outside. Today, at our Sarvodaya Enclave office, the air inside a closed room without an air purifier was already dangerous to breathe. The AQI stood at 309, with PM2.5 at 134 and PM10 at 147 – numbers you would expect from a polluted street,… Newslaundry · Jan 8
Microplastics are making it harder for oceans to absorb greenhouse gases, study warns Researchers say tackling plastic pollution is now part of fight against global warming The Independent UK · Jan 7
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed “Crying Indian” commercial of 1971 became a symbol of widespread environmental damage across the United States. The Conversation · Jan 5
‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried The Guardian - UK · Jan 3
The $60 laundry gadget helping arrest global pollution Lab testing of a South Australian-made washing machine filter has revealed it can help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles. AAP · Jan 2
Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact Small habits tied to common New Year’s resolutions like saving money, eating healthier and getting organized can also help cut waste and reduce climate pollution The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Amazing pineapple leaf powder that fights crime and pollution: new research In South Africa, manufacturers of pineapple juice and other pineapple products discard thousands of tons of pineapple leaves every year, with most ending up in dumpsites. The Conversation · Dec 30, 2025
Tata Harrier and Tata Safari 1.5 Petrol: A bold stroke but will it work? It’s a bit counterintuitive. In an environment where urban air pollution is a major talking point and internal combustion engines are as villainous as a thug in a Bollywood action masala, launching a petrol engine is nothing short of a bold move. Yet, for one reason or another, the good… Newslaundry · Dec 29, 2025
Former Wessex Water boss received £170,000 bonus despite ban on performance pay Company owners say bonus was unrelated to water business and complied with ban after pollution conviction The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025
The Truth About How Pollution Affects Skin—And What You Can Do About It According to a derm Marie Claire · Dec 28, 2025
Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025 Do hot baths improve endurance? Will creatine bolster your brain power? Does pickle juice prevent cramp? Here’s what we learned about living well this year The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025
‘Our sea deserves a future’: The fishermen battling to save rare corals on the Costa Brava from climate change IN DEPTH: Rising sea temperatures brought on by pollution are decimating the rich marine life in the waters off the popular tourist region. Graham Keeley joins the fishermen who are helping to save corals from the damage The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
Light pollution be damned – Christmas is the perfect time for Ambilight and light strips The rest of the house gets the festive treatment – so why not the home cinema? What Hi-Fi? · Dec 27, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 Staying at home could leave you exposed to indoor air pollution, study reveals Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homes
Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2025 Unsafe dust pollution covers nearly half of Thailand Ultra-fine dust pollution reached unsafe levels in Bangkok and 36 provinces including one designated red (seriously harmful) on Thursday morning.
The Guardian - US · Dec 24, 2025 Republicans aim to exempt major polluters from Pfas cleanup costs Water treatment and landfill companies given chance to make case that EPA rules should not apply to them
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025 UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news Conservationists have described 2025 as year of the octopus after enormous numbers were seen in the south west.
Newslaundry · Dec 20, 2025 Smog is unavoidable. Unsafe food isn’t. That’s why there’s little outrage over food adulteration Earlier this week, India’s central food regulator launched a nationwide enforcement drive against adulteration in milk and related products such as paneer. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India asked states and Union Territories to step up inspections of milk, paneer and khoya. Around the same time, egg quality…
Euronews · Dec 19, 2025 In Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to claim lives In Campania, southern Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to bear the scars of decades of criminal pollution. Illegal dumps, toxic fires, and soaring illness: Euronews reporter, Valérie Gauriat, investigated at the heart of this scarred territory, where residents’ anger shows no sign of abating.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 How global seafood trade is moving ‘forever chemicals’ from contaminated waters to dinner plates New study finds consumption patterns and trade matter as much as where fish are caught
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025 UK’s largest proposed datacentre ‘understating planned water use’ Analysis suggests consumption at Northumberland site could be 50 times higher than US operator QTS estimates
Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2025 ‘Air pollution, public safety’: The big issues Delhi thinks Parliament missed out on The Winter Session of Parliament concludes on December 19. During this nearly three-week session, there were heated debates on several issues ranging from Vande Mataram to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and voter roll manipulation.
Euronews · Dec 18, 2025 Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.
Euronews · Dec 18, 2025 Schools told to keep children indoors and flights cancelled as air pollution peaks in Sarajevo The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina often tops the list of places with the worst air quality globally.