The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes.

Region’s mayor says increasing investment in buses and taxis would cut pollution more effectively

The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

TDP's Lokesh promises more employment in KSEZ, alternative ways to address marine pollution, withdrawal of G.O. 217, subsidy on fishing boats/nets, ₹5L compensation to families of fisherfolk who died during sea fishing, and debate on welfare to Backward Classes if voted to power in 2024.

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

You don’t have lung cancer, do you? And you don’t want to increase your risk of getting it, right?

The authors of the study suggest that among the various sources contributing to the spread of microplastics in the environment, municipal wastewater is a major source. 

Cleaner Seas Group's Indi microfibre filter captures 90% of shed microfibres, used by Coldplay on tour