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The UK government’s environment improvement plan pledges to restore 500,000 hectares (1.2 million acres) of wildlife-rich habitat, create or expand 25 national parks, invest in the recovery of hedgehogs and red squirrels, tackle rising sewage pollution and improve access to green spaces in England over the next five years.

The study identified 13,131 cases of depression and 15,835 of anxiety caused by pollution.

Air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

Co-author of paper says results have implications for anyone who has to think hard in polluted areas

The photographer who for the last two years has traveled thousands of miles chasing amazing starscapes around Spain.

People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court

Government plan to educate owners and encourage fines not enough to effectively tackle air pollution

Fifty-two out of 76 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, were found with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (mcg/m3), on Thursday morning, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said.

Last month, Ald. Jeanette Taylor delayed the project, which has drawn scrutiny over residential displacement, truck traffic and pollution. Wednesday, she admonished Norfolk Southern — but voted for the expansion.