Thirty-two nations from across Europe and North America agreed to slash airborne emissions from three heavy metals and ban or limit 16 of the world's most dangerous chemicals. The legally binding

The risk of a serious radioactive release from high-level nuclear waste being stored at the Sellafield plant is "much higher" than suggested by the UK's Nuclear Installations Inspectorate, according

Nuclear waste in Africa has caused environmental harm, sparked increases in cancer and other diseases, and caused some species extinctions, according to a study by Algerian researcher Kadhem Amoudi.

Five huge barges are resting right on the port jetty, pushed up by the high tidal waves accompanying the cyclonic wind. The coal conveyor belt is shattered and the large godowns are lying in a

Germany was preparing today to send a consignment of plutonium to a reprocessing plant in Britain, the first such move since the German government imposed a ban last month on shipments of nuclear

Factories located near the KL International Airport (KLIA) have been warned that they will be closed down if they continue to emit thick smoke. Science, Technology and Environment Minister Datuk Law

The public sector Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) Kochi, is facing action for causing massive destruction of fish by discharging untreated effluents from its petrochemical

Though the High Court Green Bench had declined to grant any further extension of time beyond May 12 for the dyeing and bleaching units of Karur to complete the common effluent treatment plants, a

The pollution on the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Qomolangma, which was brought about by an increased number of tourists and mountain climbers, has caused public concern. The site was grassland

Nearly 60% of the Earth's living coral reefs are threatened by human activities such as coastal development, pollution andoverfishing, according to a study released yesterday by the DC-based World