On September 15, 2025, global plastic waste production exceeded the planet's handling capacity, marking 'Plastic Overshoot Day.' This highlights the urgent need for waste management reforms. Research groups call for international policies to curb plastic pollution.

On September 5, 2025, Science Friday aired an episode exploring toxic air pollution from common household items like candles and hairstyling products. The show also covered sand dune science and an interview with former CDC scientist Demetre Daskalakis.

A Chinese company was accused of covering up the extent of a major toxic mining spill in Zambia on September 5, 2025. The incident involves environmental damage from mining operations, as reported in environmental security updates.

On September 5, 2025, the world reached Plastic Overshoot Day, the point where plastic waste production exceeded the planet's capacity to manage it. This milestone was announced by the Swiss research group Earth Action For Impact. The event highlights the growing crisis in global plastic pollution.

A Chinese mining company has been accused of concealing the full extent of a major toxic spill in Zambia during the week of September 1-5, 2025. The incident involved the release of harmful substances into local water sources, prompting environmental concerns. Investigations are ongoing to assess the damage and hold parties accountable.