Pollution

Whale found dead with 6kg plastic trash in stomach

A sperm whale found dead in a national park in Indonesia had nearly six kilogrammes (13.2 lbs) of plastic waste, including 115 cups, in its stomach, park officials say.
Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes

Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers say, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: Study

Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, a research says.
The Ocean Cleanup project sails out to sweep Pacific plastic

A supply ship towing a long floating boom designed to corral ocean plastic sets sail from San Francisco for a test run ahead of a trip to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Delhi air pollution ‘severe’ for 3rd day

The air pollution in Delhi, India’s most polluted city, continue to be above the "severe" level for the third day as authorities caution people against staying outdoors for more than three to four hours.
Chinese scientists develop new material for water purification

Chinese scientists have come up with a new membrane material which can efficiently separate salt from water and has other water purification functions.
9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air: WHO

Nine out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants, shows new data from the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO).
Ban on polythene: Punish rule violators, experts demand

Environmentalists demand exemplary punishment for the people who are violating the law banning production and use of polythene.
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could change children's brain structure

A new European research finds that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could affect the cognitive function of children, by changing the structure of the brain.
Ozone layer declining over populated zones, study says

The ozone layer that protects life on Earth from deadly ultraviolet radiation is unexpectedly declining above the planet's most populated regions, a study says.