Pollution

WHO warns that air pollution is “the new tobacco”

The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said...

Microplastics can spread through flying insects, research shows

A new study, published in the Journal Biology Letters, shows that plastic now contaminates...

In the fight against smog, architects in Delhi get creative

Dubai-based architecture firm Znera proposed a plan to address the rampant air pollution...

Hanoi takes steps to combat air pollution in the city

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital with a population of 7.7 million, is one of several...

Productivity of fisheries will be largely reduced by 2050 due to climate change

The warming of the world’s oceans, which is expected to worsen, has led to the...

Embassies and international organisations step up fight against plastic pollution in Vietnam

On Monday 4th June 2018, ahead of World Environment Day, 41 embassies and international...

World Environment Day 2018 – Beat Plastic Pollution

Today, 5th June 2018, marks World Environment Day, the UN’s most important day...

WMO and WHO unite to protect against weather, climate change and atmospheric threats

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

Air pollution kills 7 million each year, 90% of which are in poor countries

The latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals the significant damage...

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