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The shards of plastic were released into the sea by the developers of the new Dún Laoghaire Baths site

Thousands of plastic rods in sea at Dun Laoghaire

Environment / 05 Nov

The findings come just weeks after an EU watchdog said most member states fail to meet the bloc's air quality targets

European air quality poor but slowly improving - report

Scientists in Los Angeles said the impact of chemical products will become more significant

Cleaning products impact air pollution - study

China has increased its fight against pollution

China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth

Business / 18 Jan

The Chinese government's war against winter smog has dented factory demand for raw materials

China's factory inflation slowest in 13 months

Business / 10 Jan

Smoky coal is one of the worst offenders of air pollution

Ban on sale of smoky coal to be extended countrywide

Environment / 05 Dec 17

China's government has moved to wind down production at some steel factories and smelters in a drive to clean up smog-ridden cities

China factory output slows amid pollution crackdown

Business / 14 Nov 17

New Delhi has been covered in smog as a result of crop burning, exhaust fumes, and swirling construction dust

India to tackle toxic smog causing pollution emergency

News / 10 Nov 17

The toxicity charge is in addition to the congestion charge in central London

London drivers face £21.50 charge for most toxic cars

Environment / 23 Oct 17

Air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk people face

1,600 premature deaths caused by air pollution

Ireland / 11 Oct 17

Theresa May's spokesman said that in light of the forthcoming election the government wanted to delay the report

May seeks to delay air pollution report over election

UK Election 2017 / 24 Apr 17

VW admitted in September 2015 to installing secret software in its diesel cars to cheat exhaust emissions tests

US judge approves $14.7 billion deal in VW scandal

Business / 26 Oct 16

Ireland is supposed to reduce its emissions to 20% below 2005 levels by the year 2020

Blog: Ireland misses pollution targets by a mile

Business / 08 Apr 16

The reading of PM2.5 is nearly seven times the World Health Organisation's recommended maximum exposure of 25

Chinese plants cut production amid Beijing smog

Business / 21 Dec 15

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk through heavy air pollution in Beijing

Beijing issues first 'red alert' due to smog

World / 08 Dec 15

Residents hold flowers at a vigil for the victims of the explosions

Pollution fears after explosions in China

News / 18 Aug 15

Smoky coal was banned in Dublin in 1990

Call for nationwide ban on smoky coal

News / 03 Dec 14

Thousands of dead fish continue to wash down the river system (pic: Colm McCaughey)

Source of Tolka pollution identified

News / 23 Jul 14

The full extent of the fish kill has yet to be determined

Major fish kill reported in Dublin's Tolka River

News / 22 Jul 14

Public transport in Paris to be free from Friday morning until Sunday evening

Paris makes public transport free for three days

Business / 13 Mar 14

30% of secondary treatment plants still do not meet main effluent standards

EPA in warning over sewage in water systems

News / 13 Mar 14

China's 30 years of rapid industrialisation have transformed its economy and seen incomes soar

China targets 7.5% economic growth for 2014

Business / 05 Mar 14

An Taisce said pollution from diesel cars, buses and trucks was largely to blame for poor air quality

An Taisce links premature deaths to pollution

News / 09 Apr 13

The Forbidden City in Beijing is shrouded in smog as pollution levels reach record highs

Beijing's pollution plans given poor reception

News / 22 Jan 13

This combination of photos shows (L) the Beijing skyline during severe pollution today, and the same view (R) taken during clear weather on 4 February, 2012

Chinese media urges action on air pollution

News / 14 Jan 13

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