Nationals vote to scrap net zero, pledge to tie Australia’s emissions cuts to the OECD average

The Nationals have scrapped their party’s commitment to a net zero target for Australia, setting the stage for a potential split in the Coalition once the Liberals decide their policy. Nationals leader David Littleproud says his party has “put a...

Overcoming Scope 3 Emissions: Collaborative Approaches for Supply Chain Decarbonization

While the word sustainability might not be as omnipresent, companies need to make their sustainability goals explicit. This is the conclusion of the report, "State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2025," issued on October 28 by the MIT Center for...

UPDATE: Nats back O’Brien on emissions plan

It takes EVs just 2 years on the road to beat gas cars on emissions

A new study has looked into whether electric cars are really better for the environment than gas-powered cars. It turns out that this is indeed the case: after two years of use, EVs start reducing their total carbon footprint compared to gas cars....

Delhi Air Pollution: National Capital Chokes As AQI Breaches 400 Mark; Thick Smog Envelops NCR (Watch Video)

New Delhi, November 2: The national capital witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality on Sunday morning, with pollution levels slipping deep into the ‘very poor’ category and touching ‘severe’ levels in several parts of Delhi-NCR. A blanket...

CAQM, CII Join Forces to Combat Worsening Air Pollution in Delhi NCR

CAQM Chairperson Rajesh Verma stated that the Indian industry has a critical responsibility in improving air quality. A MoU was signed between CAQM and CII to collaborate on managing air quality and scaling up clean economy solutions in Delhi NCR....

Anti-pollution campaign continues in Gujrat

GUJRAT - On the directives of Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Gujrat Sardar Saddam Hussain, special teams continued operations against smoke-emitting vehicles as part of the ongoing anti-smog and pollution control campaign....

Wetlands quietly clean up pollution - and save communities millions

When people think of wetlands, they usually picture soggy marshes with tall grass, frogs, and maybe a few ducks. What most don’t realize is that these places are doing serious work behind the scenes. Wetlands help clean our water, support...

The city has no cars, no pollution, super clean water, or even trash cans with solar water?

Located in the southwestern tip of Germany, beneath the forest-covered slopes of the Black Forest, lies Freiburg im Breisgau (Freiburg) - a university city that many regard as a living blueprint for sustainable urban life. With its cobbled lanes,...

Lahore tops global pollution rankings amid worsening smog crisis

The persistent smog crisis continues to blanket South Asia, with Lahore and New Delhi recording dangerously high air pollution levels, posing severe health risks to millions of residents across the region. On Saturday morning, Lahore topped the...

Faisalabad tops Punjab’s pollution list as smog crisis deepens

Air pollution across Punjab has reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad emerging as the most polluted city in the province on Friday. According to global air quality monitor IQAir, Faisalabad recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 554, followed...

UNDP, CCC launch awareness campaign to curb plastic pollution at Patenga Beach

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC), organized an awareness campaign on Friday at Patenga Sea Beach, urging citizens to take collective responsibility in tackling...

Air pollution crisis demands urgent action

Two new global reports have once again laid bare Bangladesh's worsening air quality crisis—and the political inertia sustaining it. The Lancet Countdown 2025 report attributes 2.25 lakh deaths in 2022 to human-caused air pollution, while the State...

Nearly 800,000 in Johor hit by water cuts due to Johor River pollution

JOHOR BAHRU - Close to 800,000 people in Johor have been affected by an unscheduled water disruption after the operations of several water treatment plants (LRA) were affected due to pollution in Sungai Johor. A Ranhill SAJ spokesman said the...

Scientists Identify Rice Varieties That Could Help Cut Methane Emissions

Genetic selection could play a key role in helping farmers and plant breeders cut greenhouse gas emissions from crops — especially rice — according to new research from the University of Warwick and Cranfield University. As agriculture intensifies...

IFA and MII part of global call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting

Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is leading a call by global agricultural organisations for countries to take a split-gas approach when reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Over 30 organisations across 14 countries, as well as several...

Pollution Crisis: Why a Leading Lung Specialist Urges People to Move Out of Delhi-NCR?

Top Pulmonologist Warns Delhi-NCR Residents to Move Out Amid Pollution Crisis Even as Delhi-NCR continues to reel under the “very poor” category air, there has been a dramatic surge in the city’s serious health crises, according to a senior...

Odisha Holds 6th Pollution Control Committee Meeting Under Chief Secretary’s Leadership

Odisha held its sixth Pollution Control Committee meeting on Friday. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired the session at Lok Seva Bhavan. The meeting focused on improving pollution monitoring at state and district levels. Senior officials from key...

Faridabad pulmonologist shares how to reverse lung damage from air pollution and smoking: ‘Brisk walking or exercise…'

Our lungs are among the most vital organs, silently working to keep us alive. But exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollution, and harmful occupational substances can cause serious, sometimes irreversible damage. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr...

From smog to memory loss: The alarming link between pollution and dementia

The morning after Diwali, Delhi woke up under a thick blanket of toxic smog — a sight that’s become painfully familiar each year. But this time, the health threat goes far beyond breathing trouble. A new global report has revealed a shocking link...