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, ...

The world is producing too much coal, oil and natural gas to meet the targets set 10 years ago under the Paris Agreement, in which countries agreed to limit climate pollution and avoid the worst ...

Most of the used cars shipped to Nigeria and the rest of the continent have been stripped of pollution controls. The United Nations has warned that the trade in secondhand vehicles, which are ...

Past climate assessments let big polluters delay action, placing more burden on smaller nations. A new method based on historical responsibility demands steep cuts from wealthy countries and more ...

When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood ...