

World Jul 10

The Council of State's unusual ruling Friday came after the government failed to fulfill a 2017 order to reduce pollution in accordance with EU rules. The national government and local governments have announced multiple anti-pollution measures in recent years. But…
By Associated Press
Science Apr 22

These charts show that while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has a major impact on the planet.
By Andrea Thompson, Scientific American
World Feb 11

The Ganga River, known as the Ganges under British rule, is one of the most revered waterways in the world -- and also among the most polluted. Stretching from the Himalayan foothills to the Bay of Bengal, it provides water…
By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Economy Feb 06

An industry once based on small, independent farms is evolving into large operations housing thousands of animals under one roof. The change is helping make beef, poultry and pork more affordable. But animal waste from the mega-farms has fouled waters.
By John Flesher, Associated Press
Jan 22

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas
Researchers sampled drinking water at more than 40 locations in 31 states between May and December of 2019.
Jan 02

By Associated Press
The Department of Environmental Quality said in a press release that it will be the largest coal ash cleanup in the nation’s history.
Nov 18

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
A congressional watchdog agency report says the Trump administration’s reluctance to directly acknowledge global warming is deterring efforts to safeguard Superfund sites.
Nov 07

By Fred de Sam Lazaro
A toxic brew lingers in the skies over India, created by everything from agricultural burning to industrial pollution. Cars are also a major contributor, with roughly 1400 vehicles added to the roads daily. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro examined…
Sep 06

By Tom Krisher, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
The U.S. Justice Department opened an antitrust probe into the July deal between Honda, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW to agree to stricter emissions standards than preferred by President Donald Trump.
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