From wildfires to inhalers: The hidden environmental cost of respiratory care and how tech may help
For millions of people, climate change is already affecting their breathing, from asthma attacks caused by pollution to…
Water shortages, blackouts and air pollution: How environmental damage fuelled Iran’s protests
Iran’s 2026 protests erupted after a prolonged period of planned cuts to water and electricity, successive closures of…
World warming faster than forecast as pollution cuts remove hidden cooling effect
Published on 15/01/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 The world has “seriously underestimated” the rate of global warmingand its impact…
HKS tops tallest building in Utah with LED air quality beacon
Architecture studio HKS has completed a 41-storey residential skyscraper in Salt Lake City, which is now the tallest…
Coca-Cola sparks backlash with major change to its products — here’s what’s happening
The Coca-Cola Company has introduced new paper-based packaging in some of its European markets, but environmental experts question…
Are Colorado’s carbon emissions among the highest in the world?
Yes. While Colorado ranks near the middle of U.S. states for carbon emissions per capita, it still produces…
Redditor helps buy asthma medication for struggling Delhi youth amid worsening AQI; melts hearts on Internet
The Internet is truly a wonderful thing, and every day becomes a new testament to the kindness of…
₹5,000 fine on open burning of garbage, ban on coal use in tandoor across Delhi hotels as AQI spike continues
₹5,000 fine on open burning of garbage, ban on coal use in tandoor across Delhi hotels as AQI…
‘Uncomfortable’ footage of cruise ship sparks intense debate online: ‘That can’t be good’
In climate-conscious social circles, cruise ships are always a hot topic for public debate. To many people, these…
HCM City races to find urgent solutions to worsening air pollution
Doctors at major hospitals said the number of patients with respiratory illnesses typically rises on days with poor…
Scientists make ‘world-first discovery’ while experimenting with plasma: ‘Ubiquitous in nature’
It turns out that containing the same process that powers the sun can be turbulent work. Even microscale…
Air pollution may cut into health benefits from exercise, study finds
Published on 28/11/2025 – 7:00 GMT+1 The health benefits of regular exercise fall sharply in neighbourhoods with dirty…