Nearly two-thirds of the plastic particles floating in urban air come from tyre wear, with residents inhaling sufficient amounts to increase the risk of cardiovascular death and lung cancer, according to the first study of its kind in Germany.

Demand for rental e-scooters in London has surged by more than half over the past year, according to new figures from Transport for London, as the capital’s trial continues to expand in scale and performance.

They may be our best friends, but new research reveals that dogs are also significant contributors to indoor air pollution – emitting everything from carbon dioxide and ammonia to fungi, bacteria and particulates that can linger in the home.

Local politicians in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have been advised that phasing out domestic wood heaters would significantly reduce air pollution and enable Canberra to meet national air quality standards. Yet despite this advice and previous commitments, the issue of residential wood smoke pollution remains politically contested.

Nitrous oxide, used to calm anxious dental patients, is contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, with major differences in how it is used and wasted between services, according to new research from University College London.

The change in government in July 2024 brought about a significant change in the direction of energy policy, one which is far more supportive of renewable energy generation.