Air pollution cleanup in Asia likely accelerated global warming, study claims
Efforts to reduce air pollution in Eastern Asia, particularly in China, may have unintentionally accelerated global warming over the past…
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Businesses with high carbon emissions face greater financial instability: study
Businesses in high-emission industries such as manufacturing, transport and energy face greater corporate financial instability, a new study by Loughborough…
Man’s best friend? Impact of pet dogs on the environment explored in new report
Pet dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’, but they can also have a ‘far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and…
Removal of science department a sign that Trump’s EPA ‘works for polluters’
The Trump administration’s pledge to shut down the Environmental Protection Agency’s science research department in the U.S. is a sign…
Europe experienced several air pollution spikes during the winter months
Europe experience a ‘series of winter air pollution episodes’ during December, January and February, a new report from the Copernicus…
Just 12 countries have air pollution levels below WHO guidelines
Only 12 countries, regions and territories boast concentrations of toxic PM2.5 air particles below the WHO annual PM2.5 guideline of…
Poor air quality persisting into 2025 in South Asian urban centres
Air quality in major urban centres in South Asia and Southeast Asia remained poor in January 2025, new data from…
Legally binding instrument on plastic pollution ‘crucial’, says Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has called for the urgent implementation of an international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, as…
Climate change can heighten impact of chemical pollutants, study finds
Climate change, specifically increased temperatures, can heighten the effects of chemical pollution on nature and human health, a new study…
European Union reports progress on SDG 11 targets
The European Union has outlined the progress it is making towards the goals of Sustainable Development Goal ‘Sustainable cities and…