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Insecticide used for pet flea treatment has been found in waters in south coast harbours.

A recent study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has uncovered a startling discovery—chewing one piece of gum for an hour can expose a person to over 250,000 microplastic particles. The study reveals a new, yet to be tested, source of plastic pollution and contributes to the growing concerns over…

Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

Fresh concerns have been raised about the health of a London waterway after footage shared online appeared to show another oil spill in the River Wandle.

Statue funded by public donations stands same height as nine-year-old Ella

As the £2.2bn tunnel prepares to open, opinions are divided: will it reduce congestion, or is it a relic of transport planning that worsens pollution?

Country has pledged to phase out unnecessary plastics by 2025 and recycle or reuse all its plastic waste by 2040

With air pollution causing a fifth of deaths in Nepal, growing EV use could add two years to Kathmandu residents’ lives

As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may play

Up to one-third of all new asthma cases each year are attributed to the harmful air pollutants that are emitted by gas-powered automobiles.

The Supreme Court upheld the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, citing dangerous pollution levels. The court ruled that public health (under Article 21) outweighs festive celebrations, especially for poor workers exposed to toxic air. Must read on Dynamite News