The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Schoolchildren struggling with headaches and vomiting from oil and gas plant pollution

Residents say they can smell ‘rotten egg with propane’ emanating from nearby natural gas wells

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

How the North West Shelf expansion risks further damage to Murujuga’s 50,000-year-old rock art

Yesterday, new environment minister Murray Watt approved an extension for the North West Shelf liquefied natural gas project. The gas plant at Karratha, Western Australia, will run until 2070.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Rigged diesel cars caused 16,000 deaths in France, study says

Diesel engines fitted with illegal software to cheat pollution tests have caused 16,000 deaths in France since 2009, according to the first study to calculate the human cost of the "Dieselgate" scandal that exposed widespread fraud by car manufacturers.

Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2025

No one committed to Paris goals can seriously argue Woodside’s LNG project should operate until 2070

Forty-year extension of North West Shelf gas project granted by environment minister Murray Watt will result in huge greenhouse gas emissions, putting the already degraded Indigenous rock art at risk

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025

Good news at last for wild swimmers? UK water company bosses hit with record £123m fine after 'failing to protect the environment', polluting rivers and lakes with raw sewage

Following two investigations, the largest water company in the UK has been slapped with the penalty for polluting rivers and for paying out cash to investors while failing customers

Advnture · May 28, 2025

"I would rather see less sh*t being pumped into our rivers." As water bosses are fined £123million for pollution failures and questionable pay outs, we look at how AI water monitoring could help wild swimmers stay safer

The new tech is proving successful in helping swimmers assess the risk of getting sick from bacteria-polluted water but campaigners say it isn't enough

Advnture · May 28, 2025

Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates

Experts decry lack of UK government action and warn a further 6,000 early deaths could occur

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

10 Cities That Offer Great Jobs but Terrible Living Conditions

Finding a city that balances career opportunities with a high quality of life is a challenge many face today. Some cities shine as economic powerhouses, offering lucrative jobs and bustling industries, yet fall short when it comes to livability. Whether it’s due to overcrowding, pollution, sky-high living costs, or poor…

Everybody Loves Your Money · May 27, 2025

Greek island clean up begins as plastic bottles and garbage litter seabed

The tourist hotspot is facing a growing issue with marine pollution

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Scientists worry Trump's budget cuts will halt satellite air pollution studies: 'It's incredibly short-sighted'

Research into the impacts of rocket and satellite air pollution is being cut by the Trump administration. Experts say the cuts come at the worst time.

Space · May 27, 2025