Rise in percentage of homes with wood burners since 2022, analysis finds Greatest growth in rural areas as increase in homes with wood-burning stoves contributes to new air pollution hotspots The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water, alarming experts Following Utah, Florida passes DeSantis-backed bill to block flouride use, ignoring CDC guidance on child health risks The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2025
London Marathon: Runners with heart or lung issues warned pollution will be higher than normal Dry and sunny conditions are expected for the thousands taking part in the race Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
UK spending watchdog censures water firms and regulators over sewage failings NAO finds regulatory gaps have enabled overspending on infrastructure building while not improving sewage works The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Trump administration kills landmark pollution settlement in majority-Black county Decision will affect mostly low-income Alabama residents as DoJ dismisses agreement over untreated sewage as DEI The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2025
You might be breathing polluted air right now — nearly half of Americans are Climate-driven wildfires and other emissions are putting the health of than 156 million Americans at risk The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Ofwat investigating ‘rip-off’ cost of water firms’ infrastructure works Watchdog for England and Wales looking into claims refurbishment costs are ‘breathtakingly high’ compared with other countries The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants – report American Lung Association’s study says almost 156 million people live in areas with unhealthy levels of soot or smog The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2025
Mattresses, bedding and more — 5 sustainable shopping tips for non-toxic sleep this Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day by investing in a truly sustainable and eco-friendly sleep set up with my 5 top shopping tips for mattresses, bedding and more Tom’s Guide · Apr 23, 2025
EPA chief demands that Mexico stop Tijuana sewage from flowing into California The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says his agency will be providing Mexico a list to complete to stop the flow of sewage from Tijuana The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities Before Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, U.S. factories and cities could pipe their pollution directly into waterways. Rivers, including the Potomac in Washington, smelled of raw sewage and contained toxic chemicals. Ohio’s Cuyahoga River was so contaminated, its oil slicks erupted in flames. The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025
The Trump administration is sabotaging your scientific data Burying our heads in the sand won’t stop the climate crisis or pandemics. We’re taking action to preserve government tools that help us understand and address these threats The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2025
New research finds alarming levels of toxic chemicals in children’s mattresses A study shows that toxic flame retardants used in mattresses can seep into air and be absorbed by children The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2025
Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent to reconsider dozens of current regulations in an effort to loosen standards originally imposed to protect the environment and public health. But it’s not as simple as Trump and Zeldin just saying so. The Conversation · Apr 21, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025 Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment
The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2025 Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around the city of nearly 5 million people
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025 Water companies’ pollution incidents in England increased by 30% in 2024 The sector, which had been set a target to reduce spillages by 40%, needs ‘radical reform’, campaigners say
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Water pollution across UK surged by nearly a third and highest in decade Only a third of survey respondents believe their supplier will take the necessary steps to address water pollution
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Mount Rushmore tourists hit with air quality warning Air quality index values were estimated to have peaked at 161 at a key landmark near the iconic sculpture
Newslaundry · Apr 14, 2025 While Delhi gasps, is the government driving dirty? While the traffic police aggressively penalises ordinary citizens for pollution violations, are they equally tough on Delhi government vehicles?
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump The U.S. Department of Justice is ending a settlement agreement with Alabama regarding wastewater problems in a rural Alabama county where most residents are Black
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025 This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025 ‘Yoda’ for scientists: the outsider ecologist whose ideas from the 80s just might fix our future John Todd’s eco-machine stunned experts by using natural organisms to remove toxic waste from a Cape Cod lagoon. Forty years on, he wants to build a fleet of them to clean up the oceans