Not all trees are good for air quality: these are the species that are worsening the atmosphere in cities, according to a study.

Recent media reports detail a variety of international developments, including environmental research on urban trees and air quality. According to a study, not all tree species are beneficial for urban atmospheres, complicating traditional green-space initiatives meant to mitigate high temperatures and pollution.

Additional coverage highlights political and economic developments across regions. In Bolivia, social unrest and fuel shortages persist following a significant increase in the price of diesel for large consumers, increasing pressure on the administration of President Rodrigo. Meanwhile, international efforts address public health and financial investigations, featuring a European Union funding agreement for PCR tests against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and federal scrutiny in the United States over a financial scandal involving an associate of Mark Walter with ties to Argentina.