The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Before Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, U.S. factories and cities could pipe their pollution directly into waterways. Rivers, including the Potomac in Washington, smelled of raw sewage and contained toxic chemicals. Ohio’s Cuyahoga River was so contaminated, its oil slicks erupted in flames.

A study shows that toxic flame retardants used in mattresses can seep into air and be absorbed by children

Burying our heads in the sand won’t stop the climate crisis or pandemics. We’re taking action to preserve government tools that help us understand and address these threats

President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent to reconsider dozens of current regulations in an effort to loosen standards originally imposed to protect the environment and public health. But it’s not as simple as Trump and Zeldin just saying so.

Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution

Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment

Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around the city of nearly 5 million people

The sector, which had been set a target to reduce spillages by 40%, needs ‘radical reform’, campaigners say

Only a third of survey respondents believe their supplier will take the necessary steps to address water pollution

Air quality index values were estimated to have peaked at 161 at a key landmark near the iconic sculpture