Several major cities are grappling with an alarming poor quality of air; some cities consistently perform poorly in the air quality. Here are the top 10 most polluted cities with the poorest air quality in the world

World pollution rankings 2025: Top 10 most polluted cities in the world

A synthetic butter made by combining hydrogen, carbon and oxygen in a lab has raised eyebrows in the United States. Bill Gates is backing the product. He says it can cut down greenhouse gas emissions. However, the company has not mentioned anything about the effects of such butter on health.

Butter made from fats in a lab can save the environment, Bill Gates claims

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is praised for his ocean cleanup efforts, but his private jet use sparks criticism over his carbon footprint. Watch this report for more details!

Leonardo DiCaprio's ocean cleanup efforts face backlash over private jet use

Environmentalists in India's Chennai city are leading from the front to protect the endangered olive ridley sea turtles. Thousands of these turtles have been saved by local residents who keep up a vigil through the night on Chennai's beaches.

Environmentalists sound alarm over olive ridley turtle deaths

India News | Rising temperatures threaten food prices and crop health, impacting essential staples like wheat and vegetables due to faster water evaporation and pest growth.

IMD's scorching summer, heatwave warning comes with a huge price tag and less 'chai'. Here's why

Can acid rain return to the US? The man who discovered that sulfuric and nitric acids were raining down has issued a warning. World Trending

Scientist who discovered acid rain warns it could return under Trump

World: Trump slammed former Georgia State Representative Stacey Abrams, saying that the "government" funneled into her "environment fund", which should be taken back.

'Get back the money ASAP': Trump asks DOGE to take back $8,000,000 given to 'Radical Left' Politico magazine

Before being exported to India, the tyres are compressed to make cubes called "bales". They reach rural areas where they are thrown into furnaces. World and India News

Tyres from UK being burnt in Indian furnaces for steel and oil, causing health scare: Report

India News | Adequate and clean drinking water is a basic human right and is important to prevent diarrheal illnesses, cholera, hepatitis and typhoid

Indian man turns air into potable water, lets WION in on his method. Here's how he does it

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies. Watch this report for more details!

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks

World: Under Trump's presidency, the department suspended a legal opinion that held companies liable for accidentally killing bird species.

'This is big': Trump weakens key environmental law by suspending legal opinions on accidental bird killings

Science & Tech | The discovery of these quakes, previously masked by volcanic particles, highlights the complex dynamics between ice streams and historic eruptions.

In a first, scientists record countless tiny 'ice quakes' inside Greenland ice stream

World | Trending | White House staff secretary Will Scharf said that paper straws have cost the government and private industry “an absolute tonne of money and left consumers all over the country wildly dissatisfied with their straws.”

‘Straws are just the beginning’: Trump signs order bringing back plastic straws, says paper ones ‘explode’

South Asia | Pakistan: The conference aims at bringing together leaders, experts, and innovators to collaborate on strategies that address the climate crisis while supporting economic growth and lessening the negative impact of climate change.

Pakistan kicks off two-day international conference on tackling climate change

World | Investigators explore the causes behind the LA wildfires, which have destroyed around 10,000 properties. They are considering arson and other things as potential sources.

What caused the LA wildfires? All you need to know

LA wildfires: What caused the inferno that has already destroyed 10,000 properties?

World | Police are yet to reveal the identity of the suspected arsonist and have not confirmed if he's directly responsible for any of the fires currently rampaging through Los Angeles.

LA wildfires: Police detain 'homeless suspect' for starting Kenneth fire

World | Trending: Described as the most widespread in history, the rampant wildfires in Los Angeles have engulfed neighbourhoods, displacing thousands, destroying property worth millions.

LA wildfires: Biden pledges federal aid as death toll rises to 10; National Guard called in to battle 'nightmare'

World news | Fire crews face resource challenges; Pacific Palisades hydrants run dry. Residents urged to conserve water as urban systems struggle against wildfires.

LA wildfires: Five dead as fires continue to burn with 'zero containment'

After decades of controversy, Bhopal has begun disposing of the toxic waste left over from the 1984 gas leak tragedy, which resulted in thousands of deaths. The move is a step toward addressing the long-standing environmental and health concerns.

Bhopal disposes of toxic waste from 1984 tragedy

A recap of atastrophic events of 2024, including the Afghanistan-Pakistan floods and Typhoon Yagi, emphasising the severe consequences of climate change worldwide.

Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

Trending: India News| Delhi air quality and AQI improved due to strong winds in the first half of the month and record-breaking rainfall in the second, according to officials

India: Delhi records its lowest December AQI since 2015

The year 2024 should be a wake-up call for governments, policymakers, and us as individuals. Climate change is a pressing issue and we need to look for solutions that can only be addressed by global cooperation and commitment



2024 was a reminder that climate change impacts us more than we think

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World pollution rankings 2025: Top 10 most polluted cities in the world

Can this synthetic butter save the environment? Bill Gates says YES

Leonardo DiCaprio's ocean cleanup efforts face backlash over private jet use

Environmentalists sound alarm over olive ridley turtle deaths

IMD's scorching summer, heatwave warning comes with a huge price tag and less 'chai'. Here's why

Scientist who discovered acid rain warns it could return under Trump

'Get back the money ASAP': Trump asks DOGE to take back $8,000,000 given to 'Radical Left' Politico magazine

Tyres from UK being burnt in Indian furnaces for steel and oil, causing health scare: Report

Indian man turns air into potable water, lets WION in on his method. Here's how he does it

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks

'This is big': Trump weakens key environmental law by suspending legal opinions on accidental bird killings

In a first, scientists record countless tiny 'ice quakes' inside Greenland ice stream

‘Straws are just the beginning’: Trump signs order bringing back plastic straws, says paper ones ‘explode’

Pakistan kicks off two-day international conference on tackling climate change

What caused the LA wildfires? All you need to know

LA wildfires: What caused the inferno that has already destroyed 10,000 properties?

LA wildfires: Police detain 'homeless suspect' for starting Kenneth fire

LA wildfires: Biden pledges federal aid as death toll rises to 10; National Guard called in to battle 'nightmare'

LA wildfires: Five dead as fires continue to burn with 'zero containment'

Bhopal disposes of toxic waste from 1984 tragedy

Year in review: From floods in Afghanistan to Typhoon Yagi, the deadliest natural disasters in 2024

India: Delhi records its lowest December AQI since 2015

2024 was a reminder that climate change impacts us more than we think

2024 was a reminder that climate change impacts us more than we think