Wildfire smoke can infiltrate homes even when windows are kept closed, while opening them to escape extreme heat may significantly increase indoor pollution, preliminary research by University of Manchester scientists suggests.

Wildfire smoke has become the largest contributor to unhealthy levels of fine particle air pollution experienced by pregnant women in the United States, according to new research.

In a significant development in the ongoing ‘Dieselgate’ case, a High Court judge has ruled that a crucial trial on compensation must proceed this autumn, even though the claimants suffered a near-total defeat on the core issue of liability.

The Environment Agency has suspended part of the environmental permit for a waste recycling site in Portsmouth after inspectors identified a series of failures to control dust emissions that posed a risk to human health and the environment.

A new online tool is giving scientists, journalists and the public a clearer picture of how wildfires are affecting the planet, allowing users to track fire emissions and smoke movement around the world almost in real time.

Our sister title, Environment Journal, is now available in magazine format, marking an exciting new chapter for the publication. The inaugural edition brings together in-depth features, expert analysis and thought-provoking contributions from guest writers, offering readers a richer and more comprehensive look at the environmental issues shaping the sector.