Hundreds of dead fish have appeared along Lake Apopka in Florida, with wildlife officials saying cold weather is to blame.

Elevated levels of organic pollution means there was a high nutrient load entering the river – this could be caused by runoff containing sewage, fertilisers, decaying plant matter or other waste – ...

The action could allow the plants to release more dangerous heavy metals, including brain-damaging mercury and cancer-causing ...

Republican elected officials and advocates for the coal industry gathered at one of Kentucky’s largest coal-fired power plants to celebrate the Trump administration’s weakening of ...

Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination for people and the environment. Here's what you need to ...

In response to biodiversity collapse in the Yangtze river, China dramatically implemented a 10-year, full commercial fishing ...

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power ...

As HT’s ground visit reveals a sharp decline in water quality in a short stretch, the question arises: Is state capital biggest contributor to Gomti’s pollution?

Researchers have detected microplastics and other human-made particles embedded in the edible tissue of commonly consumed U.S ...

Billions of dollars are being invested in mining projects in B.C., several of which are not new mines, but mine extensions.

New rules revert back to 2012 standards, prompting criticism for ignoring human health risks. The post Wyoming impact uncertain as Trump slashes mercury emission standards for coal power plants ...