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Study: Urban air quality improved less during Covid-19 lockdown than previously thought
Study: Urban air quality improved less during Covid-19 lockdown than previously thought

Researchers reveal NO2 emission reductions during first lockdown were lower than previously thought, amidst warnings ozone levels actually increased

  • Science
  • 13 January 2021
'A health crisis calling out for innovation': Business for Clean Air initiative launched
'A health crisis calling out for innovation': Business for Clean Air initiative launched

Business for Clean Air group debuts today in bid to prevent air pollution levels from soaring as lockdown lifts

  • Workplace
  • 24 June 2020
SDG14: Navigating an ocean of risks and opportunities
SDG14: Navigating an ocean of risks and opportunities

The seas are warmer than at any point in human history and life under water is facing myriad threats, but there are still reasons to hope the Sustainable Development Goal focused on the world's oceans can be met

  • Management
  • 16 January 2020
UN draft plan aims to beef up global biodiversity protection
UN draft plan aims to beef up global biodiversity protection

Proposals intended to replace a 2010 framework are set to be discussed by diplomats at a major UN summit in China in October

  • Policy
  • 15 January 2020
Environment Agency sounds alarm over spike in pollution and illegal waste
Environment Agency sounds alarm over spike in pollution and illegal waste

Last year saw a 27 per cent increase in serious pollution incidents and 12 per cent increase in illegal waste sites compared to the previous year, Agency finds

  • Policy
  • 28 October 2019
Going, going, gone: UK wildlife population suffering 'worrying declines'
Going, going, gone: UK wildlife population suffering 'worrying declines'

Coalition of wildlife charities concludes key biodiversity metrics are down 13 per cent since the 1970s, with some wildlife populations losing up to a quarter of their number

  • Biodiversity
  • 03 October 2019
Climate change most important global issue, say half of Brits
Climate change most important global issue, say half of Brits

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

  • Policy
  • 19 September 2019
Could seagrass save us? WWF launches massive marine restoration scheme
Could seagrass save us? WWF launches massive marine restoration scheme

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

  • Science
  • 04 September 2019
Toxic chemicals discovered in African eggs gathered from e-waste dumpsite
Toxic chemicals discovered in African eggs gathered from e-waste dumpsite

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

  • Waste
  • 29 April 2019
'Decades of denial': Major report finds New Zealand's environment is in serious trouble
'Decades of denial': Major report finds New Zealand's environment is in serious trouble

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

  • Climate change
  • 18 April 2019
SDG6: Quenching business' thirst in a water-scarce world
SDG6: Quenching business' thirst in a water-scarce world

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

  • Management
  • 08 April 2019
Microplastic pollution revealed 'absolutely everywhere' by new research
Microplastic pollution revealed 'absolutely everywhere' by new research

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

  • Science
  • 07 March 2019
How microplastics salted the Earth: Over 90 per cent of salt brands studied found to contain microplastics
How microplastics salted the Earth: Over 90 per cent of salt brands studied found to contain microplastics

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

  • Risk
  • 17 October 2018
Fashion forward: Stella McCartney opens doors to London's 'purest' shop
Fashion forward: Stella McCartney opens doors to London's 'purest' shop

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

  • Technology
  • 13 June 2018
Environment Agency chief: Penalties for water pollution should be tougher
Environment Agency chief: Penalties for water pollution should be tougher

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

  • Legislation
  • 22 February 2018
'Falling well short': Energy taxes failing to deliver for climate, says OECD
'Falling well short': Energy taxes failing to deliver for climate, says OECD

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

  • Taxation
  • 14 February 2018
Brits sitting on toxic battery mountain
Brits sitting on toxic battery mountain

New 'Bring Back Heavy Metal' campaign warns households are hoarding 178 million batteries that should be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner

  • Waste
  • 03 October 2017
Serious farm pollution breaches rise in UK - and many go unprosecuted
Serious farm pollution breaches rise in UK - and many go unprosecuted

Environment Agency figures show severe incidents are weekly occurrence as farms struggle with cost of pollution prevention despite subsidies

  • Management
  • 22 August 2017
Global UN treaty on curbing mercury pollution enters into force
Global UN treaty on curbing mercury pollution enters into force

The Minimata Convention, which has the backing of 128 countries, commits signatories to a ban on new mercury mines and phasing out use of the metal in products

  • Legislation
  • 16 August 2017
Seven things we've learnt from the Roadside Air Quality Plan
Seven things we've learnt from the Roadside Air Quality Plan

What does the new air quality plan tell us about the government's clean air and transport strategy going forward?

  • Legislation
  • 27 July 2017
Air Quality plan hints at budget tax hike for diesels
Air Quality plan hints at budget tax hike for diesels

Autumn Budget likely to see Chancellor Philip Hammond raise tax rates for new diesel vehicles, government plans suggest

  • Taxation
  • 26 July 2017
Does air pollution action spell diesel's demise?
Does air pollution action spell diesel's demise?

ClientEarth's Dominic Phinn believes concern over air quality is finally prompting a major shift in the auto business

  • Legislation
  • 26 July 2017
Report: Electric cars and hydrogen trains crucial for solving "killer air crisis" in UK regions
Report: Electric cars and hydrogen trains crucial for solving "killer air crisis" in UK regions

Investment in cleaner transport technologies is essential for cleaning up air quality in the North of England, claims think tank IPPR North

  • Transport
  • 18 July 2017
France slapped with court order to clean up air pollution
France slapped with court order to clean up air pollution

Conseil d'État, France's highest legal authority, orders French government to produce a plan to clean up nation's air by March 31 2018

  • Legislation
  • 14 July 2017
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