The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

This woman innocently poured the dregs of her coffee into a drain, instantly hit with colossal fine for ‘pollution’

"I had no clue pouring liquid into a drain was illegal. It was quite a shock.”

We Got This Covered · Oct 23, 2025

October 23, 2025: ‘Very poor’ air for Delhi police headquarters

The Delhi Police is tasked with enforcing restrictions on firecrackers. But it faces questions after the air pollution peak observed after Diwali. Last year, Newslaundry had reported how firecracker violations were allegedly treated with kid gloves.

Newslaundry · Oct 23, 2025

Water firms’ environmental performance sinks as serious pollution cases up 60%

The Environment Agency has called for a fundamental shift in culture and behaviour from English water firms in the light of ‘poor’ results.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

The pollution court case that could reach far beyond the banks of the River Wye

The River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

As Punjab gets attention, data suggests Haryana, UP contribute to over a third of Delhi’s PM 2.5

Punjab takes the heat for Delhi’s foul air. But the headlines often miss Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, which contribute significantly to the toxic mix.

Newslaundry · Oct 22, 2025

Delhi’s rich accused of setting off ‘revenge fireworks’ after years-long Diwali ban

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

No prosecutions made after 15,195 wood-burning complaints in a year in England

Campaigners say figures reveal a lack of enforcement with just 24 fines issued by councils for rule violations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

New fines proposed for water firms committing smaller environmental offences

Government plans to hand more powers to the Environment Agency to penalise water companies for minor rule-breaking are now under consultation.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets

EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations

Euronews · Oct 21, 2025

When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money

It was a morning unlike anything St. Louis had ever seen. Automobile traffic crawled as drivers struggled to peer through murky air. Buses, streetcars and trains ran an hour behind schedule. Downtown parking attendants used flashlights to guide vehicles into their lots. Streetlamps were ignited, and storefront windows blazed with…

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2025