Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Scientists Find Microplastics in Cave Sealed off From All Humans
Nowhere is Safe from microplastics.
Tire Dust Makes Up the Majority of Ocean Microplastics, Study Finds
Researchers say tire emissions pose a threat to global health, and EVs could make the problem worse.
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.
Sewage Discharge Emerges as Dominant Threat to River Ecosystems, Oxford Study Urges Immediate Action
Rivers are the lifeblood of the planet. Essential for plants, animals and humans, clean water is increasingly being contaminated with agricultural runoff containing toxic pesticides and other contaminants.
Scientists finally find a way to recycle plastic indefinitely
Most plastic products can’t be recycled back into their original form. It’s time to change that.
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.
Bit by bit microplastics from tyres are polluting our waterways
In urban stormwater, particles from tyre wear were the most prevalent microplastic a new Griffith-led study has found.
Air Pollution in the World’s Most Polluted City ‘Delhi’ is Reducing Life Expectancy by Nearly 12 Years, Finds Study
Delhi, the most polluted city in the world, is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis that is resulting in a staggering reduction of life expectancy by 11.9 years, as revealed by a recent study.
Global Air Pollution Is Cutting More Than 2 Years Off Average Human Life Expectancy: Report
“Particulate pollution remains the world’s greatest external risk to human health, with the impact on life expectancy comparable to that of smoking.” High and rising levels of global particulate matter pollution—caused by wildfires, the combustion of fossil fuels, and other…
The 3 Worst Ways Plastic Threatens People and Planet
Our plastic crisis endangers our environment, our climate, and our health. But we won’t stop it just by changing our habits.
Pollution Solution: New Device Can Capture 99.9% of Microplastics in Water Using Wood Dust
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to microplastic pollution.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.