Why cleaner air is actually accelerating global warming Air pollution reduction – particularly in east Asia – is a key reason for the acceleration of global warming, experts say The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
The 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live Where Price Doesn’t Mean Comfort Selecting a place to live requires thorough research. Unfortunately, Americans are facing rising rental costs nationwide, impacting affordability for many, according to Zillow. Read Next: What Salary... GOBankingRates · Jul 14, 2025
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in the heart of Hanoi starting July 2026, aiming to cut air pollution and move toward cleaner transport The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
Cleaner air in east Asia may have driven recent acceleration in global warming, our new study indicates Global warming has picked up pace since around 2010, leading to the recent string of record warm years. Why this is happening is still unclear, and among the biggest questions in climate science today. Our new study reveals that reductions in air pollution – particularly in China and east Asia… The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025
Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved. AAP · Jul 12, 2025
Inside New Brunswick's ambituous plan for the world's densest dark-sky corridor Astrotourism is coming to Canada, thanks to an ambitious plan for a chain of six dark-sky sites along 100 miles of the spectacular Bay of Fundy coastline. Space · Jul 12, 2025
8 resilient trees that will thrive in cities – these species will absorb pollution, cool the air and grow in compact spaces with minimal maintenance Choose these tree species for greener, cooler, more natural urban spaces Homes & Gardens · Jul 12, 2025
In legal first, court rules Spain pig farm megapollution breached residents’ human rights The community looks forward to its reservoir becoming ‘a place of life again’, where residents can walk, swim and drink without fear. Euronews · Jul 11, 2025
US pollution measurement practices raise questions about reliability of data Guardian analysis heightens concerns on whether the air around many large factories is, or will be, safe to breathe The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025
Toxic Pfas above proposed safety limits in almost all English waters tested Exclusive: 110 of 117 bodies of water tested by Environment Agency would fail standards, with levels in fish 322 times the planned limit The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
Air pollution controls weaker for larger emitters, research finds Diesel generators allowed to emit 48 times more nitrogen oxides than gas boilers producing same amount of energy The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
EU ministers invited to test for toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents. Euronews · Jul 10, 2025
Breathing dirty air could raise the risk of a common brain tumour Meningiomas are the most common type of primary brain tumour and make up around one in three of all primary brain and spinal cord tumours in adults in the UK The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk As the summer’s sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2025 New Mexico sues US air force over Pfas pollution from military base High levels of Pfas stemming from the base have tainted water, damaged crops and poisoned cows in the area
AAP · Jul 10, 2025 Evidence acidic pollution is damaging ancient rock art Industrial emissions are likely to have degraded the world's largest and most diverse collection of Aboriginal rock art engravings, researchers warn.
Euronews · Jul 10, 2025 People who breathe dirty air are at higher risk of brain tumours that do not usually cause cancer Exposure to higher levels of air pollution over time was tied to a higher risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumour that is not usually cancerous but can cause other health problems.
The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2025 New York City’s congestion pricing has cut pollution and traffic – but Trump still wants to kill it With less congestion, less carbon pollution, less accidents, could it be a model for other US cities? Six months in, environmentalists say yes
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK’s rivers The Angling Trust said that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago
Newslaundry · Jul 8, 2025 BJP govt thinks outdoor air purifiers can clean Delhi air, but data doesn’t back official claim The Delhi government plans to install 150 outdoor purifiers at Nehru Park to filter out PM2.5. Last month, Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the decision was based on “successful” trials in four locations in the city.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Water regulator handed largest ever budget to tackle pollution The Environment Agency will receive a cash injection of more than £189 million this financial year of 2025/26.
Latin Times · Jul 7, 2025 Paris Lifts Century-Long Swimming Ban — Then Reinstates Ban 1 Day Later Due to Pollution Paris lifted its century-long swimming ban over the weekend, only for the ban to be reinstated a day later after rainfall led to pollution concerns.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Bring water firms in England and Wales into public ownership, commission urges Exclusive: experts’ report says public ownership would mean cheaper bills, less pollution and more investment
Newslaundry · Jul 7, 2025 July 7, 2025: The petrol pumps at the centre of fuel ban backlash Vehicles cause nearly half of Delhi’s air pollution – and old vehicles pollute even more.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 India’s pollution crisis linked to pre-term births and low birth weight, study warns Just 10mg increase in PM 2.5 per cubic metre of air linked to 5 per cent rise in rate of low birth weight