The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Experts have warned pollution remains a significant challenge despite the return of some 125 species to the river

Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollution

Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollution

Researchers say tackling plastic pollution is now part of fight against global warming

The European Union’s new carbon border tax is now in force, reshaping how some of the world’s most polluting industrial goods enter the EU market. The system, which took effect on 1 January, applies to products such as steel, aluminium, cement, hydrogen and fertiliser.

Mousley Bottom, Derbyshire: This area was a literal dump 40 years ago, devoid of life. But time and a dedicated council have worked their magic

France has postponed a ban on throwaway plastic cups by four years, pushing the start date to 2030 after the government said alternatives were not ready for widespread use.

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Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homes