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‘Extreme pollution, Delhi not the place to host’: Top badminton player pulls out of tournament

Men’s singles player Anders Antonsen has blamed Delhi’s toxic air for his decision to not compete in the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament. The men’s singles world No. 3 made the remarks a day after his compatriot Mia Blichfeldt criticised “unhealthy conditions” for players at the Delhi sporting event.

Newslaundry

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

The Guardian - UK

Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one

When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more often in winter.

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US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

The Independent UK

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn.

Euronews

Residents ‘left out’ of debate over controversial plan to pump ‘gas blend’ into homes

One expert called it ‘an absurd project’ and a ‘boondoggle’

The Independent UK

Jan 12, 2026: At Safdarjung Hospital, AQI numbers show a grimmer reality

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Safdarjung Hospital in south Delhi. Official data from the Central Pollution Control Board painted a worrying picture: the AQI stood at 190, with PM2.5 levels at 190 and PM10 at 104.

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Harvard Scientist Avi Loeb Claims 3I/ATLAS Could Be Monitoring Earth Pollution

Is 3I/ATLAS an interstellar spy? Scientists investigate 13 anomalies of the solar system's new visitor, from its 'anti-tail' to a bizarre 2026 Jupiter path.

International Business Times UK

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation

The Independent UK

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to get out of bed earlier or eat fewer cookies. I am an atmospheric chemist and will be committing to clean air at home.

The Conversation

Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds

Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollution

The Guardian - UK

Jan 8, 2026: What changes when you step indoors in Delhi’s pollution?

In Delhi, bad air doesn’t stay outside. Today, at our Sarvodaya Enclave office, the air inside a closed room without an air purifier was already dangerous to breathe. The AQI stood at 309, with PM2.5 at 134 and PM10 at 147 – numbers you would expect from a polluted street,…

Newslaundry

Microplastics are making it harder for oceans to absorb greenhouse gases, study warns

Researchers say tackling plastic pollution is now part of fight against global warming

The Independent UK

The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference

Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed “Crying Indian” commercial of 1971 became a symbol of widespread environmental damage across the United States.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?

Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried

AAP

The $60 laundry gadget helping arrest global pollution

Lab testing of a South Australian-made washing machine filter has revealed it can help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles.

The Independent UK

Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact

Small habits tied to common New Year’s resolutions like saving money, eating healthier and getting organized can also help cut waste and reduce climate pollution

The Conversation

Amazing pineapple leaf powder that fights crime and pollution: new research

In South Africa, manufacturers of pineapple juice and other pineapple products discard thousands of tons of pineapple leaves every year, with most ending up in dumpsites.

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Tata Harrier and Tata Safari 1.5 Petrol: A bold stroke but will it work?

It’s a bit counterintuitive. In an environment where urban air pollution is a major talking point and internal combustion engines are as villainous as a thug in a Bollywood action masala, launching a petrol engine is nothing short of a bold move. Yet, for one reason or another, the good…

The Guardian - UK

Former Wessex Water boss received £170,000 bonus despite ban on performance pay

Company owners say bonus was unrelated to water business and complied with ban after pollution conviction

Marie Claire

The Truth About How Pollution Affects Skin—And What You Can Do About It

According to a derm

The Guardian - UK

Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025

Do hot baths improve endurance? Will creatine bolster your brain power? Does pickle juice prevent cramp? Here’s what we learned about living well this year

The Independent UK

‘Our sea deserves a future’: The fishermen battling to save rare corals on the Costa Brava from climate change

IN DEPTH: Rising sea temperatures brought on by pollution are decimating the rich marine life in the waters off the popular tourist region. Graham Keeley joins the fishermen who are helping to save corals from the damage

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Light pollution be damned – Christmas is the perfect time for Ambilight and light strips

The rest of the house gets the festive treatment – so why not the home cinema?

The Guardian - UK

Staying at home could leave you exposed to indoor air pollution, study reveals

Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homes

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