Chinese Semcorp denies pollution as tests reveal contamination 13,000 times above limit: authorities acted swiftly

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Ukraine says over 350 tons of oil products, fuel emulsion into Kyiv lake after Russia hit gas station

Spill contained within hours ‘but the damage to the environment is very serious’

Hong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills

Hong Kong is seeking to curb the flow of bulk high liquid content waste, such as expired drinks, personal care products and discarded detergents, into landfills, a move conservationists say will protect local waters and coastlines from the risk of toxic leakage. While academics and green groups welcomed the move, the retail sector expressed concern that the new requirement might result in higher recycling and manpower costs that could ultimately be passed on to consumers. The Environmental...

Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Delhi's Mundka industrial area factory

A tragic industrial accident claimed the lives of three workers after they inhaled toxic gas inside a septic tank at a factory in Delhi's Mundka Industrial Area on Friday. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a distress call was received from Factory No. 93/8 in Mundka Industrial Area, following which two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Preliminary information suggests that one worker had entered the septic tank for work when he was overcome by poisonous gases and lost consciousness. In a desperate attempt to save him, two other workers entered the tank one after another. However, they too were exposed to the toxic fumes and collapsed inside the confined space.

Measles warning over possible exposure on two flights at Pearson

Peel Public Health says the possible exposure would have occurred on June 13