The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all fronts remains slow and uneven.

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A 2022 satellite photo shows a shimmering trail of dried, chemically-enriched mud left behind by a torrent of wastewater that flooded a South African mining town, killing three people.

air pollution is costing African countries billions in gross domestic product and can be correlated to losses in cognitive development among Africa’s children, the researchers found. In the first ...

An international research team led by the University of Galway has used Earth observation radar data to map oil pipeline ...

The impact of air pollution on African populations is under-researched due to limited air quality data and health studies.

Scientists from the University of Galway have used advanced new satellite tracking methods to lay bare the devastation caused ...

Few African cities even measure air pollution, but those that do routinely ... which holds the dubious distinction of the Earth's most toxic air. The health and lifestyle consequences of living ...

A dramatic reduction in sulfur pollution from shipping has unintentionally contributed to recent global warming, offering a ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...