Residents report suspected contamination at a beach in Salvador; case under investigation by Inema
Residents and fishermen are concerned about potential water contamination at SΓ£o TomΓ© de Paripe beach in Salvador, as the environmental agency investigates reported incidents of blue and yellow discoloration in the water.
The real story behind 'Lead Children', the Netflix series based on a case that shocked Poland
The Netflix series 'Lead Children' is based on a real-life environmental disaster in Poland during the 1970s involving severe lead poisoning in children.
'Dirty rain' and constant hand washing: Jan's life with lead contamination
A resident near the Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart, Australia, expresses her concerns over lead contamination due to high dust sampling results.
What is environmental contingency? These are the levels of contamination necessary to activate it
Authorities activated an environmental contingency in the Valley of Mexico for five consecutive days in February 2026 due to high pollution levels, affecting traffic and implementing restrictions to protect public health.
The Supreme Court confirms that the Xunta and the Government are responsible for livestock contamination of the As Conchas reservoir and the Limia River
The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled that both the Xunta de Galicia and the central government are liable for livestock-related pollution affecting the As Conchas reservoir and the Limia River, highlighting the negligence of authorities in managing industrial farming's environmental impact.
Mass poisoning of the population by lead confirmed in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A serious health crisis caused by mass lead poisoning in the municipality of VareΕ‘ has been confirmed, with recent tests revealing broader contamination than initially thought.
Rains turn tourist destination into a garbage dump; see VIDEO
Tons of trash were washed up on a tourist beach in Santa Marta, Colombia, after heavy rains, highlighting ongoing water contamination and a lack of environmental awareness despite awareness campaigns.
The War's Fingerprint: How Uranium Reached the Children of Iraq?
A recent Iraqi study reveals the environmental impact of military activity, specifically how depleted uranium used during the 2003 American invasion and subsequent battles has led to contamination affecting the health of Iraqi children.
Conaie calls on the Government to declare an environmental emergency in Napo due to mining contamination
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is urging the government to declare an environmental emergency in the Napo province due to mining pollution, following a recent suspension of mining activities in the region.
Rivers contaminated with cyanide and other elements caused the suspension of mineral processing plants in El Oro
Environmental contamination in El Oro and Loja due to high concentrations of cyanide and other harmful metals has led the government to indefinitely suspend operations at gold processing plants in El Oro.