Chinese city inflates giant dome over construction site to stop noise and dust pollution

In a pioneering effort to combat urban pollution, Jinan City has erected a colossal 20,000-square-meter inflatable dome over a construction site, standing 50 meters tall. Recognized as one of the largest inflatable structures in the world, the...

Air pollution exposure increases risk of common brain tumour, study suggests

10 July 2025, 17:49 A neurosurgeon pointing towards a computer as they analyse a patient MRI Scan at a brain surgery clinic. Picture: Alamy Air pollution from traffic and other sources could raise the risk of developing a common type of brain...

UN, BIMSTEC to collaborate with Bangladesh to tackle plastic pollution

Top officials from the government, private companies, and international groups met in Dhaka today to find faster ways to solve Bangladesh's growing plastic pollution problem. The high-level meeting, called “Accelerating Solutions for Plastic...

UAE: Air pollution causes 4,000 preventable deaths each year, study finds

Reducing air pollution to World Health Organization (WHO) target levels could save nearly 4,000 lives annually in the UAE, according to a new global study measuring health inclusivity across 40 countries. The Health Inclusivity Index, developed by...

Reader's View: Here's why plastic pollution is bad

The reason that plastic is bad for the environment is because animals eat the plastic, and humans eat the animals. Xander Gregory Silver Bay The writer is a fifth-grader at William Kelley Elementary School who wrote this as part of a visit with...

Air pollution exposure may raise risk of meningioma brain tumour, new research finds

Breathing polluted air daily may do more harm than we thought—especially to your brain. A new Danish study published in Neurology has found a potential link between long-term air pollution exposure and a higher risk of developing meningioma, a...

Commission provides guidance on sustainability agreement to reduce CO2 emissions in European ports - European Commission

Lagos partners Chinese firm to reduce carbon emissions

The Lagos State government on Thursday expressed its readiness to partner with China through the China-Nigeria Low-Carbon Demonstration Initiative (Nextier) on the Lekki Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone (LLCDZ) Project to reduce carbon emissions in...

Marine Pollution: Kaïs Saïed visits Monastir to witness the environmental disaster [Video]

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp During the night of July 9 to 10, President Kaïs Saïed made an unannounced visit to several towns in the Monastir governorate to personally assess the scale of the environmental crisis affecting the region. His...

WV Coal Association backs proposed repeal of emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired units

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual public hearing on the proposed repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units Tuesday in Charleston. Chris Hamilton,...

Study finds sewer sludge tied to PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River

A Waterkeeper Alliance study found "forever chemicals" present in 98% of U.S. surface waters, with wastewater treatment plants being a significant source. While industrial dischargers are a primary source, wastewater treatment plants lack...

Your sunscreen is threatening to make pollution even worse

Slathering on sunscreen on hot days could be having an invisible and, until now, unknown side-effect that is making plastic pollution even worse. Experts have warned that a chemical found in the product could be "clinging" to plastic in the...

EU Launches Call for Evidence on Revision of Combustion Engine and Vehicle Emissions Regulations

As previously reported on our blog, in January 2025, the European Commission launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry, aimed at addressing the challenges facing the sector. The initiative featured direct engagement by...

National dialogue calls for united front against plastic pollution

Stakeholders in Ghana’s environmental sector have called for urgent reforms, stronger enforcement, and clear national direction to address the growing problem of marine litter. The event, held in Accra, July 8, 2025- forms part of the three-year...

GLOBAL: Matson reports 24% decrease in Scope 1 emissions from owned fleet as it prepares to launch more LNG-fuelled vessels

Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 10 July 2025 In its 2024 Sustainability Report published yesterday (9 July), Honolulu-headquartered ship owner Matson reported a 24% decrease in Scope 1 emissions in its owned fleet since 2016, as it...

Farmers and local authorities propose new plan to break nitrogen emissions deadlock

A coalition of Dutch farmers, provinces, municipalities, and water boards has presented a new proposal to break the impasse over nitrogen emissions, warning that earlier plans from the national government lack sufficient guarantees to restart the...

Air pollution may be linked to brain tumours

New research suggests that exposure to air pollution increases the chances of developing meningioma, a tumour that forms in the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Researchers in Denmark followed nearly 4 million adults...

PFAS pollution in Pocotaligo River raises concerns

by Melissa Foust-McCoy A new national study has revealed that the Pocotaligo River, which winds through Sumter and Clarendon counties, is the most contaminated waterway in the United States when it comes to PFAS, toxic “forever chemicals,” that...

Heat and pollution are changing the buzz of bees

Bees have long been admired for their delicate beauty and essential role in pollination. These small creatures, however, face growing challenges from their environment. Rising temperatures and pollution continue to reshape bee behavior in...

Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Brain Tumors

Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Summary A study of 4 million adults in...