Earth Day began in 1970, pushing activism on pollution
Millions of people around the world will pause Wednesday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day.…
Chronic wildfire smoke exposure may raise long-term cancer risks
Exposure to wildfire smoke was associated with a significantly increased risk of lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, and blood…
Warm winters mean there’s more nitrate pollution in drinking water
When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des…
Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Only 14 per cent of cities worldwide breathe safe air, a drop from 17 per cent in the…
Iran risks ‘going many years backward’ as environmental destruction threatens long-term health
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris is sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles are pounding military sites. ADVERTISEMENT…
We’re in for a bad allergy season — why your go-to meds may not work
We’re gonna need a stronger pill. Each year, the seasonal allergy warnings grow louder — as does the…
Could pollution be affecting our mental health?
Pollution is being looked at as a likely contributor to Europe’s “significant increase in the prevalence and incidence…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
‘Cocaine sharks’ found cruising the Caribbean
This puts the “white” in “Great White.” Move over “Cocaine Bear.” Brazilian scientists have discovered traces of nose…
5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes
The return of sunny weather also comes with a less welcome companion: fine particle pollution. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Several…
Trump’s EPA is paving the way for hazier national parks, activists say
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A year ago, federal environmental regulators told West Virginia officials that their plan to…
Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 20/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Research has shown the majority of plastic waste found ingested…