Extreme weather is intensifying across the globe, and the standard explanation points to greenhouse gas emissions warming the atmosphere. But a less examined dynamic may be compounding the damage: ...

Burning fossil fuels spews carbon dioxide into the air. Plastic pollutants infiltrate our oceans. Garbage and sewage contaminate our waterways and land. Berta These are examples of pollution with ...

Tiny air pollution particles may be doing more than irritating our lungs. A new study links long-term exposure to PM2.5 to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting these particles could be ...

Pollution is a public health concern, and is considered to be any harmful material introduced to the environment. Many materials can cause such harm and are referred to as pollutants. Pollutants are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sometimes the environment becomes dark and murky. During such times friends also fall sick. — A migrant worker in Dubai, September 2023 Even as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government works to ...

But do you know if there are major climate polluters near you? Thanks to several publicly available mapping tools, it’s never been easier to find out. As environmental protections are being rolled ...