pollution

Talking Point 'Hulking vehicles' are more dangerous and polluting than smaller cars but offer a sense of safety

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 November 23

The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic

By Devika Rao Published 10 October 23

feature Pollutants contribute to millions of deaths in work places, schools and homes around the globe each year

By The Week Published 26 June 23

feature Ongoing wildfires in Canada brought historic levels of toxic air pollution to New York

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 June 23

Talking Point Complaints put nightlife venues at risk but rising noise pollution threatens health and wellbeing

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 9 June 23

Pros and Cons Car-reduction schemes have proved controversial in London

By The Week Staff Published 7 June 23

Speed Read Cold-weather microorganisms could offer more sustainable and cheaper way to combat pollution

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 11 May 23

feature The widely used pollutants have been linked to thyroid disease and cancers

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 February 23

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 January 23

feature Bitter row has broken out between the government and fishermen over mass die-off of crabs and lobsters

By The Week Staff Published 13 January 23

feature Watchdog orders Thames Water and Southern Water among others to repay millions to customers for missing targets

By The Week Staff Last updated 15 November 22

Speed Read Report from World Meteorological Organization is expected to ‘add urgency’ to Cop27 talks

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 October 22