The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Citizen scientists in Lagos, Cape Town and Accra are gathering air-quality data on runs to help curb a key cause of early death

Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.

Neighbours feel it could diminish the standard of living for residents, cause increased traffic on country lanes and lead to a loss of privacy and light pollution in the area

Nineteen years after Na Phra Lan district in Saraburi -- which is home to a number of major stone mills and cement plants -- was declared a pollution control zone, the government surprised the whole nation by announcing that it is planning to develop a "web-based app" to collect local…

"Each breath we take contains a complex mixture of pollutants"

It is estimated that pharmaceuticals contribute to 25% of the NHS's carbon emissions, and a researcher is looking at encouraging alternate ways to treat mental health problems.

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.

The bill would impose fines when residents make more than three complaints to the state environmental agency in a year if they don’t result in enforcement action. Critics warn the bill would discourage people from reporting pollution.

One of the clearest, darkest places to see the stars in Australia is being showcased at a Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History exhibition about light pollution in the United States.