The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

A very large factory fire in Melbourne sent plumes of thick, dark smoke billowing across the western part of the city on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities issuing warnings for people in surrounding suburbs. The fire has now been brought under control, but efforts to control the impacts will likely continue…

The worst of microplastics is yet to come. Here’s what we need to do now to begin mitigating the wide-ranging harms

Australia’s electricity sector was fast to cut carbon pollution due to renewables as alternatives to coal and gas – until lately

Explore the unique ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, facing threats from pollution and climate change. Learn about its biodiversity and historical significance.

Firm under fire as it admits huge increase in pollution as it pushes for 59 per cent bill hike and pays out £195million to shareholders

Report says member states poured $1.34tn into their militaries last year – an increase of $126bn from 2022

Incidents from sites and pipe network increased by 19 last year to 350 amid delays in investment, company says

New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray

When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious – but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames.

Exposure to fine particulate matter in two weeks leading up to egg collection cuts odds of live birth fell by 38%

Exposure to fine particulate matter before egg retrieval (oocyte retrieval) in IVF can reduce live birth odds by around 40%.