Some countries are known for having dangerously high pollution levels, poor sanitation, and large amounts of unmanaged waste. These problems are usually caused by overpopulation, industrial activity, ...

Air pollution remains one of the world’s most pressing environmental and health threats. The latest IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report paints a troubling picture, showing that millions of people ...

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial ...

On the outskirts of Dhanbad, in India's Jharkhand state, heaps of coal are loaded onto a train car in August. India is the world's third-largest greenhouse gas polluter and relies heavily on coal for ...

Many cities worldwide struggle with air pollution, caused by everything from endless cars to power-guzzling factories. And sadly, in many urban hubs across the globe, air pollution is on the rise – in ...

Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows. New Delhi was the most polluted capital city globally, ...