Pollution

An eight-country poll reveals deep concern about the climate crisis, with large proportions of the population ranking it as the top global issue that needs tackling

Underwater seagrass habitat captures carbon from the atmosphere 35 times more effectively than rainforests

New research suggests illegal dumpsites in Ghana exposing local populations to toxic chemicals

Nation known for its natural beauty is under pressure with extinctions, polluted rivers and blighted lakes

Access to water is essential to all business operations, but climate change, growing populations, and urbanisation all pose supply risks - How can firms deliver on SDG6's water security aims

Contamination found across UK lakes and rivers, in US groundwater, along the Yantze river and Spanish coast, and harbouring dangerous bacteria in Singapore

Study sampled a range of salt brands globally and found over 90 per cent contained microplastics

Luxury designer's new global flagship store features cutting-edge air filtering technology so shoppers can browse in the cleanest possible air

Environment Agency hints at fresh crackdown on water pollution as new data shows 'far too many serious pollution incidents' recorded last year

Major new analysis from OECD finds energy taxes around the world are far too low to deliver environmental benefits or deep emissions cuts