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…
Scientists discover food to help you poop out microplastics
There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These…
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…
What are obesogens? Sneaky metabolism killer lurks around your home
Talking about being stuck in a rut … with a gut. You’ve tried everything to lose weight —…
Water advisories across Hawaii from strong Kona storm | News
HONOLULU (Island News) — Heavy rain from the Kona storm has led to water advisories across Hawaii, therefore residents…
EPA tells Colorado to redo 6 air permits for oil and gas sites
The Environmental Protection Agency this month sent six proposed permits to regulate air pollution from oil and gas…
EPA proposal weakens air pollution limits on cancer-causing gas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used…
Trump administration sues California over vehicle-emission rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration ramped up a battle with California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission…
EU climate advisers say eat less meat and tax farm emissions – POLITICO
And Denmark is on track to become the first country to tax agricultural pollution after Copenhagen and farmers’…
‘Serious water crisis’ on horizon as Middle East’s desalination plants hit and acid rain falls
By Angela Symons & Annika Hammerschlag, Seth Borenstein and Jennifer McDermott with AP Published on 10/03/2026 – 13:10 GMT+1•Updated 16:35 ‘Black rain’ fell…