The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa deemed disappointing by environmental groups due to lack of progress in eliminating plastic pollution.

To protect our local river we had to prove it was being used for swimming. But that, bizarrely, is the reason we were rejected, says author Oliver Bullough

Light pollution is threatening the future of astronomy. Can a new nationwide lighting standard make a difference?

Report reveals alarming air pollution crisis in Asia, particularly in India, posing severe health risks and urging immediate action.

The conclusions stem from the annual air quality report by the American Lung Association

As mayor aims to win third term, what has he achieved so far on air pollution, the climate crisis and nature?

Hailed by environmental groups as a "gamechanger," the regulations take effect from 2032 and will also mandate that new, high capacity gas-fired plants slash their carbon dioxide output by the same amount -- 90 percent -- a target that would require the use of carbon capture technology.

The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollution