From late December 2025 to early January, south-eastern Africa was hit hard by intense downpours

Colombian city launched its first clean air zone in one of its poorest neighbourhoods and has plans for green spaces too

It’s a simple way to keep homes fresh and mould-free, and has caught on in the US. But there are a few potential downsides ...

Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global publi...

The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.

Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 9% New wood-burning stoves will carry a health warning highlighting the impact of the air pollution they produce, under UK government plans. Ministers have also proposed cutting the limit on the smoke emitted from wood burners by 80%. However, the measure would only apply to new stoves, most of which already meet the stricter limit. The new limit would only cut the annual toxic emissions from wood burning in the UK by 9% over the next decade, according to the consultation. Continue reading...

The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.

Study also says Balkan levels are often higher than in Beijing – and sometimes among the highest in the world

Study also says Balkan levels are often higher than in Beijing – and sometimes among the highest in the world

Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10%

This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.

Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects

Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change