The Zambian government has ordered Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to assess infrastructure and clean up pollution in the Kafue River after residents reported changes in water quality. This incident renews concerns over recurring pollution in the river.
Massive Indonesian wildfires have sparked protests amid allegations of corruption and government inaction. Toxic haze has spread across Southeast Asia, leading to school closures and prolonged unhealthy air quality.
New stone mining block auctions in Bihar's Kaimur hills raise alarms about dust, water pollution, health impacts, and damage to prehistoric heritage, mirroring past environmental costs.
Critics allege the plastic industry is using deceptive accounting and marketing to rebrand polluting incineration as 'chemical recycling.' Limited recycled plastic is produced, while labels may mislead consumers.
A new analysis by SkyTruth found that oil slicks from shipping and offshore operations repeatedly drifted into marine protected areas globally between 2022 and 2025, threatening marine life.
A proposal for a new fishmeal processing plant in Cuncolim, India, has sparked outrage due to concerns over severe pollution, foul air, and potential danger to the local population.
Communities near Dhaka's new waste-to-energy plant express concerns over toxic air pollution and health risks. The project is set to incinerate 3,000 metric tons of waste daily.
Fishermen in Malaysia's Long Jawe village on the Bakun Reservoir are experiencing an existential threat as their water source becomes polluted, causing fish to die. The community relies on the reservoir for transport, food, and livelihoods.
Zambia's government is investigating a chemical spill linked to Vedanta Resources' Konkola Copper Mines. Residents reported discolored river water and dead fish following a leak from a tailings leach plant.
A study found that traffic pollution in Gurugram caused one in four new asthma cases among children and teenagers in 2025, leading to an estimated 94,859 missed school days.