Pollution

Climate

Millions breathed toxic air from Canada’s record 2023 wildfires

Pollution from the five months of fires was responsible for 22,000 early deaths in Europe alone.

11/09/2025

Climate

Fossil fuel giants tied to heatwaves that killed thousands

Scientists say the new study could be taken into consideration in legal cases holding companies accountable for their role in climate change.

11/09/2025

Nature

See the rare species scientists are breeding in China’s longest river

Scientists have called for additional measures to regulate shipping on the Yangtze River.

10/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Sleepless night: Which EU country is more affected by noise pollution?

Noise pollution threatens the health of millions of Europeans. Sleep disturbance, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders are the main effects.

29/08/2025

Health news

Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain amid possible metal contamination

The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits.

26/08/2025

Climate

Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

Annual visitors numbered fewer than 8,000 in the 1990s. Last year, more than 124,000 visited.

24/08/2025

Europe in Motion

Electronic waste: Which countries have the lowest recycling rates?

EU candidate countries show particularly concerning rates of improper e-waste recycling.

22/08/2025

Green News

Plastic pollution treaty talks end without an agreement

Nations have said they are deeply disappointed to be leaving Geneva without a treaty

15/08/2025

Green News

Global plastics treaty talks stall as deadline approaches

Nations remain divided on how to curb plastic production, threatening progress on a landmark global pollution agreement.

14/08/2025

No Comment

Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks

The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution.

13/08/2025

Europeans' Stories

Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution

We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb toxic substances and easily make their way into the food chain. What is the European Union doing about it?

13/08/2025

Green News

Artist’s plastic sculpture at UN urges delegates to act on pollution

An evolving sculpture built from waste confronts negotiators as talks on a landmark plastic continue.

12/08/2025

France

France on high alert as heatwave fuels wildfire and pollution risks

The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air quality in several regions, including Marseille, Paris and parts of southern France.

11/08/2025

Europe News

Delegates meet for last-chance talks to reduce plastic pollution

Delegates from 176 UN member states, NGOs, scientists and industrialists are meeting in Geneva until 14 August to negotiate an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

06/08/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan is changing how citizens think about environmental waste

In partnership with MDQ

What happens when environmental change becomes a national mission? Kazakhstan’s nationwide ecological campaign aims to bring people together to make a positive impact on the natural world.

06/08/2025

Green News

Final push for global treaty to end plastic pollution begins in Geneva

With plastic production projected to triple by 2060, pressure is mounting to secure a binding agreement that tackles the crisis at its source.

05/08/2025

Green News

High levels of 'bad ozone' in northern Portugal trigger health alert

When close to the Earth's surface, the gas becomes a pollutant which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable people.

04/08/2025

The Road To Green

Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap?

In partnership with The European Commission

Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies.

30/07/2025

Health news

Long-term air pollution exposure raises dementia risks, study finds

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that dirty air could be bad for our brains.

25/07/2025

Green News

Brazil passes controversial bill that weakens environmental law

Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.

18/07/2025