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Connecting home solar and electric vehicle batteries to the grid could boost South Africa’s clean energy and strengthen the electricity system

South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, it needs to push as much renewable energy as possible into the national grid.

The Conversation

Why walking in a national park in the dark prompts people to turn off lights at home

As soon as you drive over the top of the Peak District and down into Sheffield you can see the light pollution – and it’s horrible, said a participant in a research project into darkness and light pollution.

The Conversation

Why Indian Families Are Falling In Love With Cats More Than Dogs

A quiet change is happening inside Indian homes. The sound of jingling collars and morning walks is slowly being replaced by the soft padding of paws on tiled floors and a gentle purr curling through living rooms. Families that once could not imagine life without a dog are now opening…

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Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds

Research in Wales found that home, not outdoor travel, was largest contributor to children’s daily exposure

The Guardian - UK

House burping: what is this German habit and is it good for your health?

“House burping” is the latest thing cluttering people’s feeds: short clips of people flinging open every window and door, announcing they’re “burping” their home to get rid of stale, germ-filled air. Behind the playful name is a serious question: does this actually make a home healthier, or are people just…

The Conversation

How the UK government plans to limit ‘forever chemical’ pollution – and what’s missing

The UK government has published its first national plan to deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as Pfas or “forever chemicals”. These chemicals have been used for decades in products such as firefighting foams, non-stick cookware, clothing, electronics and many industrial processes. Because many Pfas do not break…

The Conversation

Postcard-pretty … and filled with pollution: how Brazil’s fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro’s famous bay

A mangrove conservation project in Guanabara Bay has shown how a dying ecosystem can be transformed into a thriving sanctuary

The Guardian - UK

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How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism

In many religions and cultures, women who are menstruating or who just gave birth are not allowed to enter sacred sites, such as temples, or participate in religious rituals. This is because they are often seen as ritually impure.

The Conversation

Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US

A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States

The Independent UK

CFC replacements cause vast ‘forever chemical’ pollution – new research

When the phaseout of ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) was first agreed in 1987, the world narrowly avoided an environmental catastrophe. However, the replacement of CFCs is causing the pollution of the Earth’s surface with a “forever chemical” that could remain in the environment for centuries.

The Conversation

Trump’s environmental rollbacks contradict RFK Jr’s healthy America promise, report finds

Dismantling rules will make children vulnerable to chronic diseases ‘make America healthy again’ wants to eradicate

The Guardian - US

Feb 4, 2026: ‘Severe’ AQI at Parliament puts focus on budget’s weak pollution push

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry travelled to the Parliament Complex, where the budget session is underway. The closest CPCB monitoring station showed the AQI as 282, but our air quality monitor put the number at 406 – in the 'severe’ category.

Newslaundry

Study points to alarming link between wildfires and children’s mental health

Findings add to evidence that health impacts of bushfires extend well beyond respiratory illness

The Independent UK

Why Owls Are Indicators of Healthy Forests

Owls are usually silent and usually active at night and also called silent night hunter but they also have a huge impact in forest life because owls totally rely on natural and healthy life of their prey without any disturbed routine and any changes which also helps scientist to scientist…

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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

As Winter Storm Fern swept across the United States in late January 2026, bringing ice, snow and freezing temperatures, it left more than a million people without power, mostly in the Southeast.

Times Pets

The Impact of Ocean Pollution on Fish Behavior

The ocean is getting polluted and harmful for marine species they fighting to survive in ocean getting dangerous and polluted day by day fish and all the marine animal rely to fresh and clean water to survive without any chemical and harmful and toxic substances and when the ocean get…

The Guardian - AU

NSW goldmine faces community class action over allegations of a ‘toxic trifecta’ of pollution

Residents living near Cadia goldmine in central western NSW allege in court filings that dust containing heavy metals has contaminated the water supply

LiveScience

Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century

A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.

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The Conversation

Drastic water shortages and air pollution are fuelling Iran’s protests

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

Times Life

4 Rarest and Most Mysterious Animals in the World

The world is filled with infinite number of creatures and organisms. In fact, many of them still remain as mysteries to human beings. However, there are some rarest of the rare animals that will make us pause for a moment and wonder about the vastness and majestic beauty of the…

The Guardian - US

Mexico moves to combat pollution following Guardian investigations

After stories revealed high levels of contamination in neighborhood around factory processing US toxic waste, government announces sweeping array of tactics

Times Life

Police officer breaks a street dweller woman's cradle, but the ending will make you smile!

A police officer from Maharashtra is winning hearts with his thoughtful gesture to a street dweller. In the video making rounds on social media, the cop is seen replacing a young mother's cloth cradle with a brand-new cradle. In the video, the officer dressed in his police uniform is seen…

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EVs Are Quietly Cleaning Up The Air. This New Study Proves It

California’s EV boom led to cleaner air in its neighborhoods, with satellite data linking this growth to lower NO₂ pollution.

The Guardian - AU

Plastic patrol: the citizen scientists tackling litter in Australian waterways

Plastics make up the majority of litter across the country. In the absence of regulation, the public are taking matters into their own hands

The Guardian - US

How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating

Experts say administration has launched ‘war on all fronts’ to undo environmental rules – here are the key areas at risk

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