Keywords: POLLUTION


Heat related deaths rise across Europe as climate risks intensify

Heat related deaths have increased in nearly all parts of Europe as climate change accelerates health risks across the continent, according to a major scientific report released on Earth Day. The findings show that 99.6 percent of monitored regions recorded a rise in heat linked mortality between 2015......

Shipping traffic partially halted at Antwerp port after oil spill

Maritime traffic near the Port of Antwerp has been partially suspended following an oil spill that spread from a dock into the nearby Scheldt River. Port authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a refueling operation, when fuel leaked into the water. Emergency measures were quickly implemented......

Essaouira hosts ninth océanes festival focused on ocean protection

The Institut français du Maroc in Essaouira will host the ninth edition of the Océanes festival from April 2 to April 5, 2026. The event brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local stakeholders to raise awareness about ocean protection and environmental challenges. The festival......

Dolphin shaped mini robot developed to clean oil spills

Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a remote controlled mini robot shaped like a dolphin designed to remove oil from the surface of water using a filter inspired by the spiny structure of sea urchins. The prototype, called the Electronic Dolphin, is roughly the size of a sneaker......

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......