As we know that plastic pollution is a threat to human health and the environment. The first round of negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution have commenced. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Global talks commence to end plastic pollution

Indian Union minister for environment Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday reported that in the northern state of Punjab there has been a 19 per cent rise in the cases of stubble burning, while Haryana has witnessed a significant drop of 30.

India: As Delhi witnesses 'very poor' AQI, politicians trade barbs over rise in stubble burning

Latin America's first renewable-powered, trash-trapping wheel whisks away garbage floating down one of Panama's most important but heavily polluted rivers before it spills into the Pacific Ocean.

WION Climate Tracker: Panama river cleaned up by trash-trapping wheel in a green first

According to a new report published by the US-based research organization Health Effects Institute, nearly the entire African continent faces some of the most severe health impacts in the world due to air pollution, with several countries experiencing some of the highest levels of air pollution in the world (HEI).

Over one million deaths in Africa linked to air pollution exposure: Report

India's capital has recorded clean air after Diwali with 30% less air pollution than last year. High wind speed has helped maintain better air quality this year.

WION Climate Tracker: New Delhi records 30% less air pollution than last year post Diwali

Toxic air pollution particles have been discovered in the lungs, livers, and brains of unborn children. Since the foetal stage of development is the most vulnerable, researchers said their “groundbreaking” discovery is “very worrying.”

Study: Toxic air pollution particles found in lungs and brains of unborn babies

Poorly managed plastic waste is threatening the marine ecosystem and economy of the Maldives. A Maldivian youth is hoping to lead a campaign against single-use plastic bottles and packets which are ending up on shores of the beautiful beaches from parts of the world.

WION Climate Tracker: Maldivian youth to lead cleaning campaign as plastic is polluting beaches

Can you be polluting the Earth by sending out an e-mail? Did you know that scrolling through Instagram, liking a photo and sharing a video can contribute to pollution?

Gravitas Plus | Digital Pollution: All you need to know

Global climate change is mostly caused by carbon dioxide emissions. It is widely acknowledged that if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change, emissions must be reduced rapidly.

New South Wales becomes the first state to classify carbon emissions & other greenhouse gases as pollutants 

A new study has revealed that even low levels of pollution can be extremely harmful and, in the long run, cause considerable health damage. The research, which was carried out in Canada, found that around 8000 people in the country die every year because of air pollution.

Low levels of pollution also cause major health damage, study finds

An internet initiative named Birds and Debris received photos from contributors from all over the world. According to the project's experts, they frequently observe birds caught in various objects, such as rope, fishing line, balloon ribbon, and flip-flops, where they are either nesting or entangled.

In Pictures: Birds enmeshed in our trash

India's large and growing population has led to many crucial issues - such as overcrowded cities and environmental pollution. What's the way forward? We discuss solutions on 'Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave'

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave coming soon on WION

WION Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet

Mission Sustainability - Population Vs Planet Conclave coming soon

Did you know that by 2016, nearly 60-90 per cent of the marine area was covered in nearly 14-19 million tonnes of plastic that found their way to the oceans? Are humans to be blamed?

Watch | Nature's return gift: Mumbai beach awash with tonnes of plastic, video raises questions

India, the second most polluted country in the world is already having a deadly impact on the people. Indians are losing at least five years as a result of pollution. The average life expectancy has taken a hit due to the kind of the air that the residents are breathing

Pollution becomes greatest threat to human health in India

In the face of strong conservative opposition, European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly voted to back a European Commission proposal for a total ban on new CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035.

European Union lawmakers pass ban on new petrol, diesel cars by 2035

In pics: People across the globe observe World Environment Day

Here's a question for you, do you wake up coughing and sneezing every morning? If the answer to that is a resounding yes, then you're one of the countless victims of allergy season.

How much are you willing to pay for an air purifier?

Covid-19 has killed nearly 6 million people worldwide. But air pollution is killing nearly 9 million people in a year, as per a report in The Lancet. Africa is the worst hit country while India top the list of most deaths due to pollution.

This is killing more people than coronavirus

An estimate of 9 million died due to pollution in 2019 which means one of every 6th death recorded in that year was due to pollution. Since the death rate is so high, it makes pollution at par with smoking which sees more than 8 million deaths annually

1 in 6 deaths due to pollution in 2019, modern pollutants spike deaths

Worsening outdoor air pollution and toxic lead poisoning have kept global deaths from environmental contamination at an estimated 9 million per year since 2015 – countering modest progress made in tackling pollution elsewhere, a team of scientists reported Tuesday.

Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit, says study

A new study has revealed striking revelations as it claims that Pollution decreases hurricanes. Will this study open new horizons of research? Watch this report.

Study: Pollution decreases hurricanes

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