Pollution

This country will be imposing green tax on plane tickets

The French government is to impose a tax of up to 18 euros ($20) on… Read More

30 percent vehicles to be converted to electric cars by 2030: PM’s advisor

In an effort to make the atmosphere pollution free, Advisor to the Prime Minister on… Read More

Plastic microparticles threaten unique Galapagos fauna

Those microparticles, often from waste discarded in big cities from other countries and even continents,… Read More

Cape with ‘world’s cleanest air’ offers smog respite

An isolated and windswept corner of Australia is serving as the global standard for clean… Read More

Seeking thrifty ways to cut pollution, Rotterdam links up with hybrid BMW owners

Rotterdam and BMW looking to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce traffic pollution - without… Read More

New Delhi chokes as pollution levels hit the worst this year

NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in New Delhi have hit their worst this year in the… Read More

Paris region to launch world’s biggest fleet of electric bicycles

PARIS: The Paris region plans to launch a large fleet of electric bicycles in a… Read More

Indian capital under cloud of smog as pollution level jumps

NEW DELHI: Air quality in India’s haze-hit north, including the capital, New Delhi, deteriorated sharply… Read More

Govt vows to make Pakistan ‘pollution free’

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan has said… Read More

Trump administration moves to relax coal pollution rules

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced a plan to weaken regulations on US… Read More

Plastic is light, versatile and here to stay — for now

PARIS: Because of their role in global pollution, plastics are hugely controversial. But the resilient,… Read More

This ‘smart’ flowerpot is a ‘natural’ air purifier

The World Health Organisation has listed indoor pollution as one of the most dangerous threats… Read More

Pollution turns India’s white marble Taj Mahal yellow and green

AGRA, India: India’s white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century… Read More

Why the Taj Mahal is turning green and brown?

NEW DELHI: Taj Mahal listed as one of the wonders of the world is turning… Read More

Prominent US lawyer dies after setting himself on fire in protest against pollution

WASHINGTON: A prominent American lawyer has died after setting himself on fire at a New… Read More

UK plans to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042

LONDON: Britain plans to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within 25 years, Prime Minister Theresa… Read More

India scent Test victory as pollution makes bowlers vomit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas praised his team's perseverence Tuesday against a formidable… Read More

Pollution spikes in Delhi amid warnings no relief in sight

NEW DELHI: Air pollution in New Delhi worsened again Sunday and officials warned of little… Read More

Smog continues to rule over Punjab, disturbs normal life

LAHORE: Punjab continues to be engulfed in foggy conditions resulting in poor visibility causing problems… Read More

Pollution killed nine million people in 2015: report

PARIS: Pollution claimed the lives of nine million people in 2015, one in every six… Read More