One of the world’s most polluted cities has banned single-use plastics. It’s not so easy
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian shop manager Olarewanju Ogunbona says he uses Styrofoam and plastic packs at least…
Plastic pollution plague blights Asia
Kulsum Beghum sorts waste at a landfill in Dhaka. Her blood contains 650 microplastic particles per millilitre, according…
Exposure to air pollutant sulfur dioxide tied to greater ALS risk
Long-term exposure to sulfur dioxide (SO2), a gaseous air pollutant generated by the burning of fossil fuels, significantly…
300 GW rise from the ashes — Hidden in the darkest place on Earth
Most people seem to wonder why the words “energy” and “darkness” do not seem to correlate on so…
How does our environment impact our health? Unravelling the exposome
With around 125,000 children and parents enrolled, Generation Victoria — or GenV — is set to become one…
Scientists raise alarm over unexpected wildlife behavior around solar farms: ‘Leading them off course’
Solar energy is crucial in our transition away from pollution-heavy power, but its rapid expansion has brought unexpected…
Plastic pollution treaty talks stall one day before deadline | Plastics
Talks on the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled just one day before…
Countrywide natural experiment links built environment to physical activity
Study design We conducted a countrywide, prospective, longitudinal physical activity study of US residents that evaluated their physical…
State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after…
Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
Earth’s atmosphere contains carbon dioxide, which is good for life on Earth – in moderation. Plants use CO2…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The main pro-independence coalition in the French overseas territory of New…
Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables | Pollution
Electricity companies are leaking millions of litres of oil underground throughout the UK, the Guardian can reveal. In…