Plastic, chemical pollution beyond safe limit: study The torrent of man-made chemical and plastic waste worldwide has massively exceeded limits safe for humanity or the planet, and production caps are urgently needed, … World • 15 Feb
India's top court orders work from home over pollution India's Supreme Court told authorities to shut offices in the capital and nearby cities, allowing millions to work from home as officials seek ways to … World • 15 Nov 21
Air pollution kills seven million people a year - WHO Air pollution is now one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, causing seven million premature deaths a year, according to the World Health … World • 22 Sep 21
Air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019 - study Air pollution killed 476,000 newborns in 2019, with the biggest hotspots in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Environment • 21 Oct 20
Key facts as Delhi chokes in toxic smog Millions of people in Delhi are suffering in what the Indian capital's chief minister has called a "gas chamber" of poisonous smog that has prompted … News Lens • 04 Nov 19
Air pollution at 'unbearable levels' in India Air pollution in New Delhi and surrounding towns today reached the worst levels so far this year. World • 03 Nov 19
New Delhi declares public emergency over air pollution Authorities in New Delhi declared a public health emergency today and closed schools and all construction activity until next week as air pollution in the … World • 01 Nov 19
Thousands of plastic rods in sea at Dun Laoghaire There are concerns for marine life in Dun Laoghaire after tens of thousands of tiny plastic rods went into the sea there. Environment • 05 Nov 18
European air quality poor but slowly improving - report Air pollution is slowly easing in EU countries but still causes nearly half a million early deaths each year, the European Environment Agency has said … World • 29 Oct 18
Cleaning products impact air pollution - study Chemicals in household cleaning products, paints and perfumes could now rival motor vehicles as the top contributor to urban air pollution, according to a study. World • 16 Feb 18
China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth China's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, helped by a rebound in the industrial sector, a resilient property … Business • 18 Jan 18
China's factory inflation slowest in 13 months China's producer prices rose at their slowest pace in 13 months in December, as the government's war against winter smog dented factory demand for raw … Business • 10 Jan 18
Ban on sale of smoky coal to be extended countrywide The ban on the sale of smoky coal, which has been in place in larger towns for some time, will be extended countrywide next year. Environment • 05 Dec 17
China factory output slows amid pollution crackdown China's industrial output slowed in October, official data showed, as authorities fight smog by clamping down on pollution produced by heavy industries. Business • 14 Nov 17
India to tackle toxic smog causing pollution emergency India plans to spray water over its capital, New Delhi, to try and combat toxic smog that has triggered a pollution emergency, officials have said. News • 10 Nov 17
London drivers face £21.50 charge for most toxic cars Charges for driving the oldest, most-polluting vehicles into central London have almost doubled after a £10 toxicity charge came into force. Environment • 23 Oct 17
1,600 premature deaths caused by air pollution Air pollution is responsible for up to 1,660 premature deaths in Ireland each year, according to the 2017 Air Quality in Europe report. Ireland • 11 Oct 17
May seeks to delay air pollution report over election The British government is seeking to delay publication of a report on tackling air pollution until 15 September, breaking a court deadline for it to … UK Election 2017 • 24 Apr 17
US judge approves $14.7 billion deal in VW scandal A US judge has approved one of the biggest corporate settlements on record, Volkswagen's $14.7 billion deal arising from its diesel emissions cheating scandal. Business • 26 Oct 16
Blog: Ireland misses pollution targets by a mile One of the faults of journalism, and it has many, is that it often lets the urgent overshadow the important, writes RTÉs Business Editor David … Business • 08 Apr 16
Chinese plants cut production amid Beijing smog Beijing has ordered 2,100 factories to suspend or reduce production as part of its "red alert" measures to deal with smog, the government said today. Business • 21 Dec 15
Beijing issues first 'red alert' due to smog A blanket of humid air trapping smog that is expected to envelop Beijing for at least three days has triggered the Chinese capital's first pollution … World • 08 Dec 15
Pollution fears after explosions in China Rain fell today on the remains of a Chinese industrial site devastated by giant explosions, complicating clean-up efforts and heightening fears about toxic contamination. News • 18 Aug 15
Call for nationwide ban on smoky coal The Asthma Society of Ireland has called for the ban on burning smoky coal to be extended to all parts of Ireland. News • 03 Dec 14
Source of Tolka pollution identified Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed they are following "a definite line of inquiry" in relation to the source of yesterday's pollution … News • 23 Jul 14
