The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in Piedmont as a lack of rain across Italy exacerbates pollution and sparks droughts.

Traditional cooking practices, while culturally rich, often entail health hazards. Indoor air pollution from biomass fuels like wood or dung, commonly used in traditional cooking, can lead to respiratory issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory infections.

Unprecedented triple-dip La-Nina event impacts air quality in India; study reveals contrasting trends in north and south.

If you have been raised in Europe with squeaky clean air, you are better off skipping Delhi this time of the year, since your lungs aren’t as “strong” as ours. We take pride in the ability of our bodies to put up with the dust and pollution. During COVID-19 pandemic,…

Experts criticize the flawed draft EIA report for Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, highlighting errors in pollution assessment and stack design.

Scientists discover a beer bottle at the deepest point on Earth, highlighting the urgent need for global action to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems...

Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday.

Levels of PM2.5 soared in most Bangkok districts on Wednesday, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to call on employers to allow their staff to work from home Thursday and Friday.

Officials say sea salt was a big factor in high particle readings.