Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

With so little money to go round, the costs of competing for grants can exceed what the grants are worth. When that happens, nobody wins.

Combined action could lift global growth by 2.8% by 2035, report estimates

Cause of air pollution in Camden summarised in the draft Clean Air Action Plan 2027-2030. Source: Camden Council. Commercial cooking from restaurants, hotels, pubs, and takeaways is the largest single source of PM2.5 pollution in the London Borough of Camden, states a new council report as part of a public consultation on an updated clean air action plan. Buildings used by businesses "are now the largest source of air pollution, both from the way they are heated and also from kitchens", says Camden.

Scientists say ultrafine particles in cruise ship emissions associated with reduced ability to resist common viruses

Scientists say ultrafine particles in cruise ship emissions associated with reduced ability to resist common viruses

The Conservatives have just unveiled their future energy roadmap, positioning this as a viable rival to Labour’s net zero-by-2050 policy. But are they really reading the room.  You can’t help but susp...

Growing evidence that cutting coal use and bans on high-polluting vehicles are leading directly to health benefits

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worse

Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worse

Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worse

Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

Helen is joined by Dr. Gary Fuller covering what's in the air we breathe, how ULEZ and other low-emission schemes have changed it, and more

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on record

Local authority action to tackle air pollution has saved almost 14,000 lives in England and delivered an estimated £15 billion in health and economic benefits, according to the first study to measure ...

Carbon Brief explains why AC rates in parts of Europe are relatively low and clarifies some of the misleading claims about the technology.

Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C

Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects

The June 2026 heat wave was the most extreme heat event ever experienced in Europe. Using previously developed heat-mortality response functions, I calculate June 22-28 saw 20,390 heat-related deaths ...

We’re asking people from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our third Invertebrate of the Year competition

Economic interests have shaped society’s response to pollution. Now, policy needs to align with the scientific evidence to clean up our air.

Researchers find increases in toxic chemical in the air in some areas as people switch to cheaper wood burning

Researchers find increases in toxic chemical in the air in some areas as people switch to cheaper wood burning

Questions In the case of a road traffic crash, do sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and light truck vehicles (LTVs) cause more severe injuries to pedestrians and cyclists than passenger cars? Does any ef...

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones

Researchers find breathing more air pollution can slow lung development all the way up to early adulthood

Researchers find breathing more air pollution can slow lung development all the way up to early adulthood