Despite scientists' warnings that dramatic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions are needed now, none of the world's biggest economies — including the whole G20 — have a climate strategy that matches their requirements under the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to an analysis published Wednesday.

World's largest economies are not in line with the Paris Agreement on climate

The number of disasters, such as floods and heatwaves, driven by climate change have increased fivefold over the past 50 years, killing more than 2 million people and costing $3.

Over 2 million people dead, $3 trillion lost due to weather disasters in 50 years, says UN agency

The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.

Leaded petrol use eradicated globally, will prevent 1.2 million premature deaths: UN

The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items. As per orders, all single-use plastic plates, cups, cutlery items and the polystyrene cups will now be completely banned in the UK.

UK set to ban single-use plastic permanently soon

Hundreds of firefighters battled Thursday to contain new flare-ups in wildfire-ravaged areas of Greece, where summer infernos have caused what the prime minister described as the country's "greatest ecological disaster in decades".

Over 100,000 hectares burned as Greece faces ‘ecological disaster’ from wildfires

A recent report prepared by British company HouseFresh has revealed that Bangladesh was the most polluted country across the world in 2020, followed by Pakistan, India and Mongolia.

Ghaziabad second most polluted city in 2020; China's Hotan at first

In the wake of wildfires in numerous countries, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "devastating flames" had damaged many people's lives in recent weeks.

There's no vaccine for climate crisis: WHO chief on wildfires in several countries

New York and parts of the eastern United States and Canada were shrouded in a gray smoky haze Tuesday from fires burning in western United States and Canada. New York state's environmental protection services issued an air quality advisory, which is automatically triggered when fine particle matter is expected to rise above 35 micrograms per cubic metre of air.

New York issues pollution alert amid smoke from wildfires in west and Canada

The foul-smelling foam and sea-water appearing to be polluted along the Rameswaram coast is the result of an algal bloom owing to prevailing weather conditions, a senior Scientist confirmed to Zee Media.

Smelly foam near Indian coast is algal layer, no traces of pollution from shipwreck: Scientist

In a disturbing revelation, plastic from take-out and convenience food is littering rivers and oceans, as per a new study. The team of scientists analyzed global inventories cataloguing more than 12 million pieces of litter found in and around rivers, oceans, shorelines, and the seafloor, concluding that 8 out of 10 items listed were made of plastic.

Plastic coming from take-out and convenience food littering the ocean: Study

Five individuals in Poland are taking the government to court over its alleged failure to protect them from the impact of climate change, the first such litigation in the coal-reliant country, legal charity ClientEarth said on Thursday.

Poland faces first citizen lawsuits over climate change

Kashmir is known as the crown of India and Dal Lake is said to be its jewel. However, in the past few years, the lake has been shrinking because of encroachments.

India: 170 illegal structures demolished, CCTV camera installed to save Dal Lake

Fixing the blame for air pollution is not easy because multiple generations have contributed to it. So have neighbouring countries. But in Indonesia, the people are clear about who is responsible: Their government.

Indonesia: Citizens sue government over air pollution

In Cochabamba, west-central Bolivia, companies have teamed up to offer a completely green delivery service in one of South America's most polluted cities. Bolivian companies Quantium Motors, Targuet, QuraPlanet, and the Kangaroo Go app are working within a pollution-free delivery chain to become the first 100 percent green delivery service in the Andean country.

Goodbye pollution! Bolivian companies team up for fully eco-friendly deliveries

A new study sheds light on the prevalence of pollutants in Indian cities. According to the British study published in the journal called “Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics”, hidden air pollutants are increasing in Indian cities.

Hidden air pollutants rising in Indian cities like Delhi and Kanpur, study finds

A recent study has revealed that higher rates of mental illness are witnessed in children and young individuals, growing up amid heavy traffic-related air pollution.

Continuous exposure to pollution can cause mental illness in children: Study

Sweden is planning to charge air carriers more based on how much they contribute to pollution. The government said that airlines will have to pay more if their aircraft cause more pollution during takeoff and landing.

Sweden to increase airport fees for planes that cause pollution

All Indian cities showed air quality improvements in 2020 owing to the Covid-19 impact compared to 2018, while 63 per cent saw improvements compared to 2019, said the 2020 World Air Quality Report on Tuesday that is based on PM2.

India's air quality improved in 2020, claims report

The tragedy is unfolding in Hungary. Some households are finding it hard to make ends meet so they have to make an unfair choice. Since firewood is too expensive many have resorted to burning plastic or rubber to keep warm and Hungary's household pollution levels are rising.

Hungary's household pollution levels are rising; Watch report

A new study has found that long term exposure to polluted air could lead to blindness. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Air pollution could make you blind, study finds

A new study has revealed that air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss. Researchers have drawn a link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and air pollution.

Air pollution likely to raise risk of sight loss

This is the 21st century and anything is now possible with the help of technology, and Tesla owner Elon Musk seems to be quite excited to combine technology and a collective mission of 'green Earth'.

Tweet meet: Elon Musk suggests road tunnels for green Earth; Miami Mayor agrees

Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' again on Sunday as high moisture content due to light rains in neighbouring areas made pollutants heavier, weather department officials said.

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' again

So many people lost their lives due to COVID-19 in India, but the virus which gripped the entire world this year is probably not as deadly as air pollution. According to report, over 1.67 Million people have died last year due to air pollution.

Today Tonight: Rise in deaths due to pollution in India

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