Diesels pollute more than lab tests detect

Because of testing inefficiencies cars, trucks and buses worldwide emit 4.6 million tons more harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) than standards allow, according to a new study.

New research shows illegal levels of arsenic found in baby foods

Almost half of baby rice food products contain illegal levels of inorganic arsenic despite new regulations set by the EU, new research concludes.

China is set to build this smog-eating 'Forest City' filled with tree-covered skyscrapers

An architect envisions that his futuristic development could contain up to 200 vegetation-covered towers, a train system, and lots of green space.

London and Paris mayors announce new emissions monitoring system for vehicles

The mayors of London and Paris are acting to cut air pollution in their cities by monitoring emissions and rating vehicles based on their score.

Lead exposure in childhood linked to lower IQ as adults

A long-term study of 565 children who grew up in the era of leaded gasoline has shown that their exposure to the powerful neurotoxin led to a loss of intelligence and occupational standing by the time they reached age 38.

Chance find has big implications for water treatment's costs and carbon footprint

A type of bacteria accidentally discovered during research could fundamentally reshape efforts to cut the huge amount of electricity consumed during wastewater clean-up. The discovery has upended a century of conventional thinking.

RiverBlue documentary exposes the dark side of fashion industry

RiverBlue is a new documentary that delves deep into the shocking underbelly of fast fashion to expose its destructive and widespread impacts on our environment.

Volkswagen Group's excess emissions will lead to 1,200 premature deaths in Europe

The researchers estimate that 1,200 people in Europe will die early, each losing as much as a decade of their life, as a result of excess emissions generated between 2008 and 2015 by affected cars sold in Germany.

International team reports ocean acidification spreading rapidly in Arctic Ocean

Ocean acidification is spreading rapidly in the western Arctic Ocean in both area and depth, according to new interdisciplinary research reported in Nature Climate Change by a team of international collaborators.

New map reveals the world's most toxic countries

Just about every country in the world grapples with pollution, no matter how rich or poor they are. But you may not be aware of just how toxic your locale is. The Eco Experts from the United Kingdom recently cross-referenced data to rank the countries of the world by toxicity on a new map,

Solar-power system could provide clean drinking water in rural India for the first time

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a photocatalytic material that purifies drinking water using the power of the sun.

All Disposable Plastic Has Been Banned From India's Capital

On the first day of the new year, India’s capital city of Delhi issued a ban on all disposable forms of plastic.

Schools in China begin installing greenhouse-like anti-smog domes

Several schools in northern China are installing huge domes where children can play and exercise during recess to protect them from the smog outside.

Madrid bans half the city's cars to fight pollution

This is the first time such a ban has been carried out in Spain. It’s part of a new set of anti-pollution measures crafted by leftist groups since 2015, the third highest level out of four.

Nigerian customs stops 2.75 tons of potentially deadly fake plastic rice from hitting markets

Nigerian customs seized 2.75 tons of "plastic rice," a realistic-looking fake food product that could have caused untold public health issues.