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Argentinian waterway ‘looks like a stream of blood’ amid pollution fears

A waterway winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned bright red, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping. The Sarandi...

Methane emissions are ‘significantly’ high

Emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than world governments claim, according to the International Energy Agency. The Paris-based...

Hindus bathe in frothy, polluted Indian river

One of India’s most sacred rivers is covered with white toxic foam, making it appear to be coated with a thick layer of snow. A...

EU to unveil tough climate rules and taxes on foreign firms over pollution

The European Union is unveiling sweeping new legislation to help meet its pledge to cut emissions of the gases that cause global warming by...

Lockdown reveals fresh air and cleaner rivers in India

India’s extended lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools, workplaces, industries, transport, and forced people to stay home. It also led to...

Notre Dame residents urged to take blood tests amid lead pollution fears

Paris’ regional health agency is recommending that children under seven and pregnant women who live near Notre Dame Cathedral take a blood test amid...

Dead whale found with 40 kilograms of plastic in its stomach

A dead whale with 40 kilograms of plastic in its stomach has been discovered off the coast of the Philippines. Marine biologist Darrell Blatchley was...

Pollution alerts issued as China starts 2017 engulfed by smog

Beijing and other cities across northern and central China were shrouded in thick smog on Monday, prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and...

Pollution has been causing springtime to come early in the UK

Artificial lighting has been causing springtime to come early, with trees bursting into leaf a week earlier in areas with more light pollution, scientists...

Rome and Milan order no-car days to tackle smog

Rome and Milan have ordered no-car days next week to combat pollution, which has hit unhealthy levels for weeks mainly because no rain has...

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