Two men arrested in connection with huge illegal rubbish dump The site is thought to contain around 20,000 tonnes of waste The Independent UK · Jan 30
Two men arrested over huge illegal waste tip in Oxfordshire The dumping of a 150-metre long mountain of waste in a field alongside the A34 in Kidlington poses a pollution risk to the nearby River Cherwell. Evening Standard · Jan 30
'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe €1.7 trillion by 2050 PFAS pollution in Europe could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050, as the European Union weighs how to deal with so-called “forever chemicals” that persist in the environment and the human body. Radio France Internationale · Jan 29
Water bills are going up again in April - how much more will you have to pay? Prices are rising by 5.4% on average from April, but the increase will vary widely across different regions Evening Standard · Jan 29
Only 3 meetings on Delhi’s air crisis. But guess how many air purifiers in ministry’s office Delhi’s air crisis is neither sudden nor unforeseeable. Newslaundry · Jan 29
Scratchy Throat Every Morning? Which Home Remedy Works Best Waking up with a sore, dry, or scratchy throat is becoming increasingly common in cities with heavy air pollution. Dust, allergens, and chemical pollutants irritate the throat overnight, especially when windows are open or indoor air is dry. This irritation can cause discomfort, cough, and difficulty swallowing in the morning.… MyLifeXP · Jan 28
The 16-month battle to reveal the truth about Sydney Water’s poo balls After debris balls closed Sydney beaches in October 2024, Guardian Australia reported they could be linked to sewage outfalls. Authorities were less keen to talk The Guardian - AU · Jan 27
Air pollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar? Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040 A new study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics The Independent UK · Jan 26
New filtration technologies could absorb ‘forever chemicals’ at ‘ultrafast’ rate Researchers say developments could greatly improve pollution control The Independent UK · Jan 25
New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems The Guardian - US · Jan 23
Particle pollution in the Balkans is the highest in Europe, research finds Study also says Balkan levels are often higher than in Beijing – and sometimes among the highest in the world The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10% The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
A bid to clean up shipping industry intensified a coral bleaching event on Great Barrier Reef, study says The removal of sulphur from shipping fuels caused ‘a lot of extra sunlight’ to get through atmosphere and hit reef in 2022 The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
Newslaundry · Jan 22 ‘Impact of pollution on Indian economy far more consequential than impact of any tariffs’: Gita Gopinath The impact of pollution on the Indian economy is “far more consequential than any impact of any tariffs that have been put on India so far,” said Gita Gopinath, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, at a discussion hosted by India Today's Kalli Purie at the World Economic…
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Prolonged air pollution linked to increase of incurable muscle-wasting diseases, study suggests Scientists said the link ‘underlines the importance of improving air quality’
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Foul ‘poo balls’ wash up on Australian beaches amid warnings over giant sewer fatberg Reports suggest a colossal fatberg, potentially equivalent in size to four buses, was trapped inside a deepwater ocean sewer
The Guardian - AU · Jan 21 New poo balls on Sydney beaches after revelation of huge fatberg stuck in treatment plant Exclusive: Sydney Water erects sign at Malabar beach near wastewater facility stating ‘do not touch any debris … we are cleaning the area’
Newslaundry · Jan 20 SC grants interim relief to Punjab Kesari before HC order The Supreme Court has told the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab to allow the Punjab Kesari group to resume its printing press in Ludhiana. This interim order will stay in place until the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivers its verdict on the group’s petition against the government’s actions.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19 Why does Sydney pump sewage into the ocean and put its famous beaches at risk of poo balls? Experts say Sydney Water should better treat wastewater before sending it offshore at Malabar, Bondi and North Head. The corporation disagrees
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Cleaner River Thames but effects of climate change remain, health check finds Experts have warned pollution remains a significant challenge despite the return of some 125 species to the river
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollution
Newslaundry · Jan 19 Odisha’s capital turned its river into a drain. Now the consequences go beyond the city What happened to Gangua, once considered Bhubaneswar’s lifeline?
Tom’s Guide · Jan 16 Doctor reveals why keeping your bedroom door ajar at night helps you sleep deeper and for longer As well as sleeping in a bedroom with poor ventilation, burning candles and incense sticks also contribute to rising levels of CO2. A sleep doctor explains how that can impact your sleep.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie