Keywords: POLLUTION
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 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......
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 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, 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,......
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 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......
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......
Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......
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