Pollution

A new study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that microplastics in the air can enter the lungs and damage healthy cells. Researchers say this could raise the risk of cancer and other chronic lung diseases.

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will generate over nine million tonnes of CO2 emissions, making it the most polluting tournament in history. Experts warn of climate risks and urge FIFA to take action.

Five major Indian cities, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai, recorded high levels of ground-level ozone this summer, breaching safety limits on several days, according to new data from the Centre for Science and Environment.

Our Ground Report team exposes the reality of tyre recycling factories in Rajgarh district's Peelukhedi industrial area, where toxic emissions are affecting rural communities.

The MRF Centre's primary goal is to provide rag pickers with dignified livelihoods while addressing the city's waste management challenges.

Sehore's polluted C2 drain exposes stark inequality as wealthy residents flee while poor families remain trapped by contaminated water, broken promises, and government neglect.

In Bithoor, a small group of volunteers, Ganga Rakshaks, are cleaning the River Ganga. Their work shows how tough it is to clean the river without strong public support or government help.

The Yamuna River’s pollution has worsened dramatically, with key stretches showing BOD levels 42 times the safe threshold, raising fresh concerns over water safety and treatment gaps in Delhi.

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Byrnihat, a small industrial town located on Assam-Meghalaya border, was the most polluted metropolitan area globally. The town recorded an average PM2.5 level of 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter, which is over 25 times higher than safe limit set by WHO