UN chief slams global failure to meet 1.5°C climate target

The world has fallen short of its pledge to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius under the 2015 Paris Agreement, a failure U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned as “a moral failure” and “deadly negligence.” Guterres...

Three police reports filed over Sungai Johor pollution affecting nearly 1.8 million residents

KOTA TINGGI, Nov 3 — Three police reports have been lodged so far over the Sungai Johor pollution incident. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said that two reports were filed by affected residents, while the other was lodged by Ranhill...

General : Sungai Johor Pollution: Recovery To Take Time; Fishermen Hope Rainy Season Saves Them

KOTA TINGGI, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The effects of the Sungai Johor pollution affecting the livelihoods of fishermen, especially the Orang Asli community, are expected to take a long time to recover. Fisherman Azman Inam, 48, from Kampung Orang Asli...

Locals say 'fine Welsh Water' as plastic pollution appears on Gower beaches

Claire Elliott and Wales Online readers 14:21, 03 Nov 2025 (Image: Richard Youle) Wales Online readers are horrified to hear that thousands of small plastic discs from a Swansea wastewater treatment plant have washed up on beaches across Swansea,...

COP30: World leaders face urgency in climate action as summit approaches

The Washington Post|Published 16 minutes ago 3min World leaders are set to deliver a message of solidarity and renewed resolve to address global warming days before the start of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, despite lackluster attendance and...

The hidden link between pollution and hair thinning: How smog, dust and toxins attack your scalp

Every time you step outside, your hair faces more than just sunlight and humidity. From traffic fumes to fine dust particles, urban air is loaded with pollutants that quietly weaken your scalp. Over time, this exposure can cause inflammation,...

Only 9 of Delhi’s 37 air quality monitoring stations were functioning on Diwali, SC told

Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were functioning on Diwali – when the city was smothered by toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, dust and vehicular pollution, and hazardous particulate matter from farm fires –...

New test to validate plastic-free claims and tackle plastic pollution

Materials developed by Xampla are the first to be identified via spectroscopy and microscopy as plastic-free, laying the groundwork for internationally recognised future standards. Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a...

Light pollution at night linked to increased risk of developing deadly heart disease - including scrolling on your phone before bed

A new study has linked nighttime light pollution with an increased risk of developing heart disease. Researchers, funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), came to their conclusion after reviewing subjects' brain scans and satellite images...

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court seeks report on defunct air monitoring stations in national capital

The Supreme Court has sought a report on the defunct air monitoring stations in Delhi amid worsening air pollution. This comes as the apex court was informed that most of the stations are not working, and was questioned how in the absence of...

The future of ICE cars: in the new Vision X-Coupe, Mazda presents a device that absorbs its own emissions

Japanese manufacturer Mazda has unveiled a new development that allows internal combustion engines to be used longer with a reduction in negative carbon footprint. This is reported by UNN with reference to motor1. Details Mazda is not ready to...

Light Pollution Harming Heart Health, Study Says

Key Takeaways Light pollution could be harming heart health People exposed to lots of artificial light have a higher risk of heart disease Researchers think the light causes stress MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The bright lights of the...

15% Of All Deaths In Delhi Due To Air Pollution In 2023

A shocking revelation from the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data, released by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), has found that one in seven deaths in Delhi in 2023 was caused by polluted air. The analysis, conducted...

Mussels reveal growing microplastic pollution in Greece’s prized seas

SARONIC GULF, Greece (Reuters) -Overtourism and heavy maritime traffic across the Mediterranean are contributing to a rise in pollution in Greece’s azure waters, say Greek scientists who have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to help...

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...

General : Three Police Reports Lodged Over Sungai Johor Pollution

KOTA TINGGI, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Three police reports have been lodged so far over the Sungai Johor pollution incident. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said that two reports were filed by affected residents, while the other was lodged by...

Air pollution killed 17 lakh Indians in 2022, a 38% jump since 2010: Lancet report

Visible or not, air pollution is turning out to be one of the biggest cause of mortality in India, with its toll rising sharply every year. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, released on October 29, 2025, shows the toxic air...

New patients are being created, it’s a serious medical emergency: Top AIIMS pulmonologist on Delhi air pollution (FE Exclusive)

Delhi AQI saw no signs of improvement on Monday, November 3, as the city woke up to another ‘very poor’ air quality day. The toxic haze continues to envelop the city days after Delhi suffered its worst post-Diwali air, as per Central Pollution...

SC seeks details on steps taken to curb worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR’s air quality from deteriorating, after it was told that several air monitoring stations...

India’s capital to suffer ‘severe’ pollution this week

India’s capital woke up to a toxic haze blanketing the city on Monday and a warning that the air quality would deteriorate further to “severe” category later this week. Slow wind and the onset of winter are expected to push Delhi towards an air...