Delayed action on climate change ‘costing millions of lives each year’: The Lancet
The continued over-reliance on fossil fuels, coupled with delayed action on climate change, is costing millions of lives each year,…
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More effort needed to protect clean air in towns and cities across Ireland
More effort will be needed to ensure that Ireland meets the stricter air quality standards set for 2030 under the…
Cigarette butts, chewing gum still the top constituent elements of litter pollution in Ireland
Cigarette butts and chewing gum remain the top constituent elements of litter pollution in Ireland, according to the latest results…
Evidence of climate pollution on human health ‘beyond scientific dispute’
The US-based National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has published a report that states that the impact of climate…
One in eight European households report pollution and environmental issues
One in eight (12.2%) European citizens report that pollution, grime or other environmental issues have affected their household, with said…
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…
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…