The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

As the eastern U.S. and Canada reeled from days of thick wildfire smoke in early June 2023, millions of people faced the reality of climate change for the first time. Shocking images of New York under apocalyptic orange skies left many people glued to air quality indices and wondering whether…

The invention of electric light has extended our lives deeper into the night: street lamps help us travel more safely outdoors, while lighting indoors lets us work and play for longer. Entire stadiums are drenched in light so that people can watch sport at night. Even your garden may be…

As long as government policies continue to fan the flames of extreme wildfires, we’ll suffer the consequences.

The Mayor decided to extend Tuesday’s high air pollution warning status into Wednesday after receiving advice from forecasters

ASA pulls advert making positive environmental claims because it omitted firm’s history of sewage spills

The Environment Agency says three flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, are also in place for areas along the River Weaver in west Cheshire.

Dry and settled weather is expected to return after days of thunderstorms, the Met Office has confirmed.

High temperatures and a build up of emissions have prompted the alert

The far-reaching effects of plastic bottle usage and consumption may be even more alarming than you realize

After Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed states across the Northeastern U.S., animal health experts and veterinarians issued a health warning for all animals - along with several steps pet owners can take to keep their pets and livestock safe.

Dow chemical company holds all the cards on the Brazos River. Part of the Observer's "Drifting Toward Disaster" series on Texas waterways.