La réduction de la pollution de l'air, notamment par les aérosols soufrés, masque une partie du réchauffement climatique. Ces particules, qui ont un effet de refroidissement, ont limité le réchauffement de 0,5°C. Leur diminution, due aux politiques environnementales, révèle un réchauffement plus intense.
La rivière Kok et ses affluents en Thaïlande sont contaminés par l'arsenic et les métaux lourds depuis l'hiver 2024-2025, affectant la vie des 20 000 habitants des communautés ethniques locales. Les riverains signalent des arbres morts, une mauvaise pousse du riz, et des problèmes de peau dus au contact avec l'eau polluée.
Alors que les 24 Heures du Mans intègrent l'hydrogène liquide dès 2030, les prototypes actuels à hydrogène gazeux, comme l'Alpine Alpenglow, sont déjà dépassés technologiquement. Toyota, pionnier, présente sa technologie à hydrogène liquide, mais la réglementation et la production verte restent des défis majeurs.
Analysis of health records shows emergency hospital admissions in central London decreased by 3% per year after the introduction of the T-charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez), with significant reductions in heart and breathing problem admissions.
Meteorologists announced the formation of El Niño in a warmed Pacific Ocean, predicting it will reach historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather globally. NOAA confirmed its existence, forecasting a 63% chance of it ranking among the largest events since 1950.
Iowa's rivers face severe pollution from agriculture, impacting public health and recreation. Despite efforts and investments, many waterways fail water quality standards, leading to advisories and avoidance by residents.
Iran plans to introduce a toll system for services provided to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, not just for passage. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated these charges are for navigation, search and rescue, security, and environmental cleanup, citing the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Brazil's Billings reservoir, a vital water source for São Paulo, is severely polluted by waste and illegal development. Activists and planners warn of a system collapse if authorities don't act against corruption and neglect.
A Nepali climbing guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who went missing on Mount Everest on May 30, has been found alive near Base Camp after six days. He was discovered crawling by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee and is being airlifted to Kathmandu for medical attention.
French deputies definitively adopted a law recognizing responsibility and compensating victims of chlordecone, an insecticide that poisoned the Antilles. The law aims to restore trust and implement concrete measures for victims, building on a 2021 plan.
Uttar Pradesh aims to reduce NCR air pollution by 30-35% by 2026 with a 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy and support for replacing older trucks/buses with cleaner models.
Internal Shell documents reveal the company knew its Nigerian oil pipeline caused widespread pollution for years, despite warnings from staff and its own standards. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
France's Parliament has adopted a law recognizing the state's "share of responsibility" in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, where over 90% of the population is contaminated. While hailed as an "advancement," compensation remains an "objective."
Mother Dairy is launching India's first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR, aiming to tackle plastic pollution from packaging that escapes recycling streams.
Student projects addressing Tuen Mun River pollution, biodegradable packaging from waste, and Cantonese language learning for mainland students were recognized at the Seek Our Ways Ideation Programme in Hong Kong.
French liberal doctors have raised the alarm about chemical pollution in drinking water, calling it a major public health issue. They are urging the government to update regulations, expand monitored substances, improve filtration, and reduce PFAS and microplastics.
La Cour des comptes propose de récupérer les franchises médicales impayées en saisissant directement les comptes bancaires, ce qui pourrait générer 500 millions d'euros supplémentaires par an pour l'Assurance-maladie.
La France connaît un épisode de chaleur inédit en mai avec des températures record, 7 morts, et 13 départements en alerte orange canicule.
La France fait face à une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle pour un mois de mai, avec de nombreux records battus lundi et des températures prévues jusqu'à 39°C ces prochains jours. Sept décès, dont au moins cinq noyades, ont été signalés, tandis qu'un épisode de pollution à l'ozone d'ampleur nationale est en cours et que plusieurs régions sont placées en vigilance orange canicule.
A 25-year study found PM pollution in India's Indo-Gangetic Plain increased over 20% from 2010-2019, affecting Bihar and West Bengal most. Emissions now reach the Himalayas, impacting sensitive zones. The study critiques India's city-focused National Clean Air Programme for not addressing rural biomass burning.
BHP has delayed and cancelled significant climate action commitments, including solar and wind projects, and doubled down on diesel trucks. This reversal, revealed in leaked documents, adds to global heat-trapping pollution and makes Australia's climate targets harder to reach. The company's actions contrast with its past rhetoric and its significant contribution to historical emissions.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has cancelled and delayed significant climate action, including shelving a solar farm and delaying a major renewable energy project by five years. The company's emissions reduction claims are questioned, with scope-three emissions increasing.
BHP quietly shelved plans for an iron ore beneficiation plant in Western Australia, despite it being rated highly for social value and alignment with its climate goals. The project would have drastically cut customer emissions but was deemed to have marginal economics.
Artificial light at night increased 16% globally from 2014-2022, disrupting sleep, health, and wildlife. Asia, particularly China and India, saw the largest increases, while Europe has reduced light pollution through new regulations.
