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19 12 2020 | 10:56

The Morrison government subsidising dirty fuel amid the climate crisis beggars belief.

Angus Taylor seems to be wilfully ignoring Australia’s huge transport emissions problem.

05 12 2020 | 12:49

‘Flights to nowhere’ are soaring in the pandemic, but at what environmental cost?

As an airline in Taiwan launches a three-hour ‘flight to nowhere for singles looking for love’, Daisy Dunne asks how such services can be justified in the era of the climate crisis

01 12 2020 | 12:19

Air pollution where girl died in London 'should have been treated as emergency'.

Inquest into Ella Kissi-Debrah’s asthma death hears Lewisham council was slow to tackle issue. Illegal levels of air pollution in the area where a nine-year-old girl lived and died should have been…

28 11 2020 | 07:49

Delhi Covid crisis worsened by soaring pollution levels.

Indian capital records highest single day rise in cases as monitor says pollution is at 14 times WHO safe level. Delhi’s 20 million residents are facing a double health crisis as high levels of…

25 11 2020 | 07:23

European governments failing to protect citizens from air pollution, data reveals

Pollutants from farming, heating and vehicles beyond levels needed to ensure breathable air. Governments across Europe are failing to protect their citizens from toxic air pollution, with most…

19 11 2020 | 12:56

India and Pakistan dominate WHO's air pollution database.

The region contains 16 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. Historical data sheds light on why.

19 11 2020 | 10:05

1% of people cause half of global aviation emissions – study.

Exclusive: Researchers say Covid-19 hiatus is moment to tackle elite ‘super emitters’ Frequent-flying “‘super emitters” who represent just 1% of the world’s population caused half of aviation’s…

16 11 2020 | 07:08

Tiny air pollution rise linked to 11% more Covid-19 deaths – study

Evidence is now strong enough that preventive action should be taken, scientists say. A small rise in people’s long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an 11% increase in deaths from…

05 11 2020 | 08:04

How Air Pollution, Food Delivery and Plastic Waste Are Connected.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a link between air pollution, food delivery and plastic waste.

03 11 2020 | 07:50

Small increases in air pollution linked to rise in depression, finds study.

Exclusive: Cutting pollution levels may help to reduce rates of mental health problems, say scientists Small increases in people’s exposure to air pollution are linked to significant rises in…

30 10 2020 | 12:06

Dubai unveils plans to construct Coal-Fired Power Plant.

In the southern desert of Dubai in the UAE, a new wonder is rising but it’s not another skyscraper as the region is famed for, instead, a coal-fired power plant is underway. The construction of the $…

25 10 2020 | 11:35

Climate activists, aged nine and 12, detained by police in India for protesting over air pollution.

Licypriya Kangujam and Aarav Seth put in back of police van after demonstrating in New Delhi, which is often blanketed in thick smog. A nine-year-old climate change activist in India was detained by…

25 10 2020 | 11:31

London the worst city in Europe for health costs from air pollution.

Study measured financial impact of car emissions on deaths, health and lost working days in 432 urban areas. The health costs of air pollution from roads are higher in London than any other city in …

24 10 2020 | 13:05

Air Pollution Responsible for Over 6.6 Million Deaths Worldwide in 2020, Study Finds.

An annual comprehensive report on air pollution showed that it was responsible for 6.67 million deaths worldwide, including the premature death of 500,000 babies, with the worst health outcomes…

22 10 2020 | 08:56

Polluted air killing half a million babies a year across globe.

State of Global Air report says indoor air quality causing two-thirds of the deaths and affecting health in the womb. Air pollution last year caused the premature death of nearly half a million…

19 10 2020 | 08:28

Stop CO2 emissions bouncing back after Covid plunge, says IEA.

Governments are not doing enough to prevent rapid rebound, says agency’s report. The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a record 7% decline in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions…

19 10 2020 | 08:01

EU’s draft methane strategy puts onus on data, reporting.

A draft version of the European Commission’s methane strategy, due to come out on Wednesday (14 October), doesn’t set limits on methane emissions from fossil fuels, instead setting the stage for that…

10 10 2020 | 09:29

The Guardian: Environment Now

The Earth is changing faster than at any point in modern history as a result of human-caused global heating. From the mid-19th century, when we began burning fossil fuels on an industrial scale, we…

10 10 2020 | 08:58

Air pollution particles in young brains linked to Alzheimer's damage.

Exclusive: if discovery is confirmed it will have global implications as 90% of people breathe dirty air. Tiny air pollution particles have been revealed in the brain stems of young people and are…

10 10 2020 | 08:33

Dramatic’ plunge in London air pollution since 2016, report finds.

Number of people living with illegal pollution levels has fallen by 94% since Sadiq Khan became mayor Air pollution in London has plunged since Sadiq Khan became mayor, with a 94% reduction in the…