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How birds are spreading plastic pollution

Hungry gulls do not only steal our chips and sandwiches. They learn our habits, and look for reliable sources of food. That includes waste treatment centres, landfill or anywhere food waste is concentrated. Many gull populations have moved inland from the coast to exploit these sources of food.

The Conversation

Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping

In October 1948, a thick haze rolled into Donora, Pennsylvania, a steel town in the Monongahela Valley, south of Pittsburgh. For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in…

The Conversation

Why Even Rich Indians Don’t Want to Return Home

For years, the plan was simple. Go abroad, earn in dollars, save crores, and come back to India. But today, that story is changing. Even after earning ₹5 to ₹10 crore or more, many Indians are choosing not to return. This is no longer a personal choice. It is a…

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Major pollution leaves communities without water following Russian attack

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The Independent UK

Thousands in Moldova cut off from water after Russian strike pollutes river

Moldova’s environment ministry declared an environmental state of alert for 15 days

The Independent UK

How moss could help roads cope with heavy rain and reduce air pollution

Across Europe, many banks alongside motorways are planted with grass to stabilise soil and keep roadside landscapes tidy.

The Conversation

Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe?

Ahead of International Dark Sky Week in April, here are some of the best locations in Europe to see the stars.

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Eco-Friendly Pet Products: Sustainable Choices For Conscious Owners

Our pets bring immense joy and love into our lives. As responsible pet parents, it is our duty to ensure their well-being while also caring for the planet. Eco-friendly pet products are gaining popularity as more owners realize the impact of their choices on the environment. From biodegradable toys to…

Times Pets

What’s ‘dirty fuel’ doing to our lungs? The same as it did for most of 2025

Australians may have seen headlines warning “dirty fuel” is back, temporarily, to ease fuel supplies. The phrase sounds alarming, but it has a specific and fairly narrow meaning.

The Conversation

In war-torn Iran, air pollution from burning oil depots and bombed buildings unleashes invisible health threats

The waves of U.S. and Israeli bomb strikes in Tehran and Beirut, and Iran’s missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries in response, are damaging more than buildings – they are sending toxic debris into the air in cities that are home to millions of people.

The Conversation

Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies

Exclusive: Claire Earley’s son Rex spent six weeks in hospital after contracting E coli from contaminated lake

The Guardian - UK

‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed is among those redeploying his skills for a local recycling company that is cleaning up the Nile

The Guardian - UK

Thailand seizes 284 tonnes of illegal e-waste and prepares to ship it back to US

Thailand is preparing to return a large shipment of illegally imported electronic waste to the United States after authorities seized the consignment at Laem Chabang Port. The shipment, weighing about 284 tonnes, was confiscated following an inspection by officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), customs authorities, and the…

The Times of India

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

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EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Guardian - UK

Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main players

The Conversation

Why we keep swimming in polluted waters – researchers

More than 7.5 million people immerse themselves in lakes, rivers, seas and lidos every year in the UK.

Newslaundry

In Delhi, breathing safely has been a coin toss for the last 4 years, says govt data

Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed that the capital’s air quality breached the 200 AQI mark on 685 days since 2022 – crashing through the ‘poor’ threshold set by the CPCB and frequently spiralling into ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ territory.

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The Guardian - UK

Change energy use to reduce pollution and protect our health

Letters: Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollution

Evening Standard

London among global cities achieving 'remarkable reduction' in killer air pollution

A report examined air quality across cities in the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution

The Guardian - UK

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

AAP

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.

Newslaundry

7 ‘good’ air days in 5 years: How coastal Mumbai normalised chronic pollution

In Mumbai, a coastal city that once relied on sweeping sea breezes to clear its skies, winter pollution has become an inescapable feature of its urban environment. A dive into the air quality index (AQI) data across the past five winters makes it clear that clean air in Mumbai has…

Medical Daily

Indoor Plants, HEPA Air Purifiers, or Open Window Ventilation: Simple Clean Air Tips for Household PM2.5 Reduction

Discover simple clean air tips comparing indoor plants air quality benefits, HEPA air purifiers, and open window ventilation for effective household PM2.5 reduction in everyday homes.

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