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UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules

EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

Sepa hands out fines to two companies found polluting

THE Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued penalties to two firms found to have polluted ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels

Lahore braces for worsening air quality while officials blame neighbouring India

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Judge Tosses New York Plastic Pollution Lawsuit Against PepsiCo

A New York Supreme Court justice has thrown out an environmental pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo, in a blow to authorities in the US state who wanted the beverage giant to rein in its use of single-use plastics.

International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024

US election: Trump is threatening to turn back the tide on America’s environmental laws and reverse climate progress

The Cuyahoga River, which runs through downtown Cleveland, Ohio, used to catch fire every decade or so. It started in the 1860s, when the river became choked with industrial waste, and the conflagrations continued all the way until the 1960s – the same decade that Americans got serious about environmental…

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024

Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers continue to light up Indian capital’s skies despite government ban

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

Delhi: Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns ahead of Chhath Puja

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2024

LA County Sues Coca-Cola, PepsiCo For Misleading Plastic Recycling Claims

Los Angeles County alleges the companies have made false statements regarding plastic recycling. The county is pursuing penalties for both deceit and environmental damage.

International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024

‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?

Pakistan Punjab’s chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2024