A memo reviewed by The Washington Post, circulated by U.S. diplomats, comes as negotiations over a plastics treaty reach a ...

Discover the 25 most polluted places in the world, from air-choked cities to toxic rivers. Explore global pollution types and ...

In a review article published in the journal Science, the authors discuss the health effects of air pollution and challenges associated with monitoring population exposure to air pollution, ...

Water scarcity could affect three billion more people than previously expected by mid-century, with increased pollution rendering river sources "unsafe" for humans and wildlife, researchers warned ...

Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a strong indicator of overall air pollution levels. Many countries aim to reduce their emissions ...

Indoor air pollution is often treated as either a development issue or a domestic heating issue. Our research suggests it makes more sense to see it as one shared global and national health challenge, ...

Global levels of planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels will hit record levels this year, according to new projections, dashing hopes 2024 would be the year they plateau or fall. Fossil fuel ...

Government officials, local authorities, health professionals, and civil society are gathering today at the second global conference on air pollution and health in Cartagena, Colombia. As ...

United Nations-backed talks for a global treaty to end plastic pollution wrapped up without an agreement in the early hours of Sunday, December 1. A new round of talks is expected in mid-2025.

An average of nearly 90% of people surveyed across 28 countries believe having a global plastics treaty is important to effectively address the plastic pollution crisis; in addition, 85% want ...

NICE, France (10 June 2025) - Today’s call from more than 90 countries reaffirming their ambition to end plastic pollution is a welcome signal of global cooperation, but still “the bare minimum” of ...

Imagine losing a few points of intelligence quotient simply by breathing the air around you. The consequences of air pollution on the brain are less widely discussed, though the damage to the lungs ...