Keywords: POLLUTION


Satellite mega-constellations raise climate and ozone concerns

The rapid expansion of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit is drawing increasing concern from the scientific community. Researchers warn that the routine incineration of decommissioned satellites as they reenter the atmosphere could alter Earth’s climate and threaten the ozone layer. As......

Air pollution linked directly to Alzheimer disease in major US study

Long term exposure to fine particulate air pollution is directly associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer disease, independent of cardiovascular conditions such as stroke and high blood pressure, according to a large scale study of nearly 28 million older Americans published in PLOS Medicine. The......

South Korea investigates civilian over alleged drone flights into North Korea

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into a civilian suspected of sending drones into North Korean territory, local media reported on January 17, 2026. The drones are believed to have been used to monitor pollution and radiation levels near a uranium production site. The National......

Chinese villagers struggle to heat homes as gas subsidies fade

Villagers in northern China’s Hebei province are facing harsh winters as gas subsidies for clean heating disappear, leaving many unable to afford adequate warmth. Nearly a decade after Beijing began phasing out coal stoves to reduce winter smog, households now struggle with high costs for natural......

Sarajevo faces emergency measures as air pollution reaches critical levels

Sarajevo has recently recorded some of the highest air pollution levels in the world, prompting local authorities to introduce emergency measures to protect public health. According to international air quality monitoring data, the Bosnian capital briefly ranked as the most polluted city globally in......

Cigarette filters worsen health risks and cause major pollution, Study finds

Cigarette filters, long promoted as a tool to reduce harm, actually increase health risks and contribute significantly to global pollution, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Addiction. Researchers say that filters encourage smokers to inhale more deeply and for longer periods,......

Lyon to launch blood tests to detect “forever chemicals” in residents

Authorities in the Lyon metropolitan area announced on Friday that around 300 residents will undergo blood tests by the end of the year to measure their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The study, carried out by the Ecocitizen Institute......

England’s bathing waters among Europe’s most polluted, study warns

England’s swimming waters are now five times more likely to be polluted than those in the European Union, according to new research that raises concerns over declining environmental standards. A study conducted by the campaign group Best for Britain revealed that only 64.2% of England’s......

Geneva talks spark renewed momentum for global treaty on plastic pollution

Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......