pollution

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24 10 2020 | 11:02

French dairy giant accused of polluting country's famous rivers for years.

Investigation alleges Lactalis breached environmental regulations at several plants and released milk derivatives that killed fish.

24 10 2020 | 01:03

Anglo American sued over alleged mass lead poisoning of children in Zambia.

Lawsuit claims mining firm failed to prevent pollution in Kabwe, affecting multiple generations. A class action lawsuit has been filed against the mining company Anglo American over its alleged…

23 10 2020 | 11:59

How the world’s biggest emitter could be carbon neutral by 2050.

Xi Jinping wants China to get to net-zero emissions. These researchers have a plan for that. On the virtual stage of the United Nations General Assembly in September, President Xi Jinping made a…

22 10 2020 | 09:32

75 ways Trump made America dirtier and the planet warmer.

In the past four years, Trump has shredded environmental protections for American lands, animals and people. "I want crystal clean water and air." That's what Donald Trump said in the first chaotic…

22 10 2020 | 09:27

Trump asked Exxon for money. Period.

Trump has long preferred a mob-like form of communication which lives and dies on plausible deniability. He employed it masterfully last night in Arizona. “All I have to do is call up the head of…

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 | 08:14

Scotland plans ban on plastic straws, plates, knifes and forks and polystyrene cups.

Crackdown on giveaway single-use cutlery would go further than England’s measures. Plastic plates, straws and cutlery could be banned in Scotland, along with polystyrene food and drink containers,…

10 10 2020 | 09:25

First new deep coalmine in UK for 30 years gets go ahead.

Planning permission granted to Cumbria project that will extract 2.7m tonnes of coal per year. Plans to open the UK’s first new deep coalmine in 30 years have been given the go-ahead by councillors…

10 10 2020 | 09:15

How Can We Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere?

The world is, on average, 1.1 degrees Celsius warmer today than it was in 1850. If this trend continues, our planet will be 2 – 3 degrees hotter by the end of this century, according to the …

10 10 2020 | 09:14

Narrabri gas project: do we need it and what's at stake for Australia's environment?

The NSW independent planning commission is due to hand down a decision on the proposed gas development at Narrabri. Here’s what is at play. The New South Wales independent planning commission is due…

10 10 2020 | 09:08

Trump's Latest EPA Rollback Lets Polluters Spew More Lead, Arsenic, Mercury

Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has weakened yet another safeguard against air pollution in the midst of a respiratory pandemic.

10 10 2020 | 08:58

State subsidies for company cars top €32bn in UK and EU

UK alone spends €5.7bn and Germany €12bn but analysis finds subsidies often go towards most polluting fleet vehicles UK and European governments give companies subsidies worth €32bn (£29bn) a year…

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 | 08:44

New Study: 15.5 Million Tons of Microplastics Litter Ocean Floor.

Microplastics can be found everywhere from Antarctica to the Pyrenees. A significant amount of plastic waste ends up in the ocean, but very little has been known about how much ends up on the ocean…

10 10 2020 | 08:40

Dead animals are washing ashore on a remote Russian peninsula. What’s going on?

An unidentified pollution event may have spilled a slew of toxic chemicals into the water. Thousands of dead octopuses, starfish and other sea creatures have recently washed up on the shores of the…

10 10 2020 | 08:38

Carbon capture 'moonshot' moves closer, as billions of dollars pour in.

  While some say CO2 capture is part of the problem, big projects are being invested in as a part solution to the climate crisis.  As the world dices with the climate emergency, businesses and…

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…

10 10 2020 | 08:14

The Ulez countdown: Londoners have a year to ditch old polluting cars.

A £12.50 a day charge will affect 350,000 motorists from next October when the Ultra Low Emission Zone is expanded. The streets of London are set to become cleaner. And drivers who have cars that do…

06 10 2020 | 10:57

Corporate Polluters Have Received Tens of Millions in PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loans.

As the American public awaits a new coronavirus aid package and at least one in five small businesses expect to close by the end of 2020 due to economic hardship, government watchdog Accountable.US…

05 10 2020 | 11:48

1.8 Billion Tons More Greenhouse Gases Will Be Released, Thanks to Trump.

When President Donald Trump visited California on September 14 and dismissed the state Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot's plea to recognize the role of climate change in the midst of the…