The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn’t address the scale of the problems

Urban air pollution is derived largely from the combustion process of fossil fuels. Vehicle emissions contain many toxic compounds, mainly carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. Particulate matter is a complex mixture of microscopic particles and liquid droplets composed of all these…

Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental and health crises in modern India. While its impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular health are well-documented, its effects on vision and eye health are often overlooked. With cities like Delhi facing hazardous air quality levels year-round, it is essential to understand…

‘Complete reset’ of water industry needed in face of poor service, pollution and leaks, says Steve Reed

Whenever most people tend to think of winter related health issues, the first things that come to their mind are probably issues like dry skin, respiratory infections, hypothermia, and pollution or smog related issues. These issues, while not trivial, have easy solutions like moisturizing, masking, wearing winter clothes, working from…

Disproportionate placement of devices leaves communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants

Research at Slovenian village finds particle pollution once air settles in valley reaches levels of the most polluted cities

Lawsuits are at the forefront of the fight for a healthier planet. From battling pollution to challenging governments on climate inaction, courts have become key battlegrounds. These legal actions push boundaries and force accountability where other efforts fail.