Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three protesters have been charged with criminal damage and will appear in court after soup was thrown at two Vincent van Gogh paintings on Friday.
Why air pollution bamboozles pollinating bees
Contaminated air is not only bad for us, it can also disrupt bees’ highly attuned senses for finding flowers.
Report Outlines Which Companies Are Most Responsible for Climate Crisis
A report released by Carbon Majors on Thursday says that 57 companies were responsible for 80% of the world’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuel and cement production between 2016 to 2022.
Scientists Discover How to Convert CO2 into Powder That Can Be Stored for Decades
A team of scientists has figured out how to convert planet-warming carbon dioxide into a harmless powdery fuel that could be converted into clean electricity
Study: Trees, Bushes Near Highways Can Significantly Reduce Air Pollution
Trees and bushes planted near highways do more than improve the scenery. A new Georgia State University study finds they significantly reduce air pollution caused by motor vehicles, which has been linked to a host of illnesses
Only 7 Countries Meet WHO’s Air Quality Guidelines as Fossil Fuels Worsen Pollution
A Swiss air quality monitoring firm on Tuesday said its latest worldwide data reveals the need for more walkable cities and a swift transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels, as just 7 out of 134 countries were found to meet global standards for dangerous air pollution.
Synthetic biology breakthrough fixes CO2 from the air better than nature
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed a synthetic pathway that can capture CO2 from the air more efficiently than in nature.
Delhi’s Anand Vihar sees 999 AQI: How much should it be?
The Air Quality Index in Delhi’s Anand Vihar touched a massive 999 on 2 November.
Air pollution raises risk of type 2 diabetes, says landmark Indian study
Inhaling polluted air increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, the first study of its kind in India has found.
One of Europe’s most polluted cities wants to ban cars from its centre
Levels of pollutants in Milan’s air are almost four times the safe amount.
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.
World can now breathe easier but further mitigation still needed, air pollution study finds
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the world’s leading environmental health risk factor. At only 2.5 micrometers or smaller, these particles are small enough to be inhaled and cause respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis, and cardiovascular issues, including…
Ground-Level Ozone Pollution Threatens Food Security: Bees’ Vital Role in Jeopardy
A new study has found that air pollution is preventing pollinators finding flowers because it degrades the scent.
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation
A judge in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle from a protected area of former rainforest in the Amazon
Take a look inside a $1.1 million ‘zero emissions’ home
Residential and commercial buildings account for almost a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
Sri Lanka’s capital is transforming floating garbage patches into biodiverse wetlands which are teeming with life.
Constantine Arch in Rome damaged by lightning during violent storm
Residents tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after more than 60mm of rainfall falls on Rome in less than an hour
Coral Restoration’s Wake Up Call
Rebuilding degraded coral reefs started as a noble endeavor, but now some coral scientists are confronting a dark reality.