The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health

High Court of Karnataka rules post of KSPCB chairperson can't be occupied by ACS/PS ex officio beyond 6 months. Court terms govt's Aug 31 corrigendum, ending incumbent's tenure, as "illegal". Guidelines revised to allow govt wide discretion to not fill vacancy "without assigning any reason". Bench directs govt to rephrase…

Household air pollution is a hidden source of death and illness and climate change seems to be making it worse

The Marches Mosses, Shropshire: In this strip between bog and woodland, the moss brings you down to its level, and its pace

The Mayor of London has implemented SWEP, which sets out to get homeless persons off of the streets, as he calls the current UK weather conditions "freezing".

Of more than 8m deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study

Study finds the spike in blood pressure can last up to 24 hours and may contribute to cardiovascular problems

Telangana's ban on single-use plastic (SUP) has failed to curb its use as shopkeepers and street vendors continue to pack their products in SUP carry bags. Despite fines, awareness is low and production and distribution remain unchecked. 8,000 MT of waste generated in Hyderabad, with 1,080 MT of plastic waste,…

Local community in Hunsur concerned over increasing pollution of river Lakshmanatheertha; untreated sewage, biomedical waste, wet waste from hotels & restaurants, bottles, plastic mugs, paper cups from bars dumped into river. KSPCB conducted study, suggested CMC Hunsur provide 100% UGG system to entire town, yet to be completed. Rejuvenation of…