Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India Meghalaya’s Byrnihat, an industrial town on the border with Assam, was the most polluted city in India during February, data released by the CREA said. The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024
Ulez helped London cut road pollution faster than rest of UK, report says Exclusive: Sadiq Khan hails ‘remarkable progress’ on air quality, with NO2 pollutants lower last year than in lockdown year of 2020 The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
New reservoir will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Lavaca Bay instead. But it and other interested industrial plants are waiting for more water. The Texas Tribune · Mar 8, 2024
Ammonia levels four times higher in Europe’s farming regions, study finds Agriculture produces 80% of ammonia in air which forms particle pollution when it reacts with traffic emissions The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024
Environment Agency says white foam at Teddington Lock was natural occurrence as sewage row intensifies Row comes after MP Sarah Olney had described the scene at Teddington Lock as ‘absolutely disgusting’ and ‘clear environmental hazard’ Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2024
‘Explosive growth’ in petrochemical production poses risks to human health New report warns of deadly health risks from fossil fuel pollution, including alarming rise in neurodevelopmental issues The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024
Republican-Led States Challenge Biden's Tougher Soot Pollution Standards Republican-led states challenge EPA's stricter soot pollution rule, while EPA emphasizes health benefits. Ongoing debate between environmental protection a... Top News · Mar 6, 2024
Microscopic plastics could raise risk of stroke and heart attack, study says Scientists link tiny particles in blood vessels with substantially higher risk of death The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Sorry state of affairs in TS Pollution Control Board, says HC Hyderabad High Court criticizes Telangana Pollution Control Board officials, orders overhaul for transparency in functioning. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
Short-term exposure to air pollution kills one million people globally every year, says study Researchers say breathing in pollutant PM2.5 for a few hours can cause premature death Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024
We saved the ozone layer - now we must do the same with plastic pollution Plastic production has soared from 2 million tonnes in 1950 to 348 million tonnes in 2017 Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024
Nitish launches pioneering climate strategy at Bihar Climate Action Conclave in Patna Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bihar Climate Action Conclave, launching 26 projects worth ₹108.33 crore from the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024
Plastic coffee cups tamped out in nation-first ban Caffeine addicts will have to get used to compostable cups or bring their own after Australia's first ban on plastic-lined takeaway coffee cups took effect. AAP · Mar 2, 2024
EPA Delays Emissions Rules For Existing Gas Plants EPA delays rules for existing gas plants to focus on reducing emissions from coal and new gas plants, addressing concerns of environmental justice groups. Top News · Mar 1, 2024
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024 Texas farmers claim company sold them PFAS-contaminated sludge that killed livestock Two ranches also allege biosolids with ‘forever chemicals’ ruined crops, polluted drinking water and left their properties worthless
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024 Calls for a global fund to tackle air pollution, killer of 7m a year Health campaigners are voicing concerns that the issue is being neglected – despite the devastating death toll around the world
The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024 UK gives £600m backing to Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘carbon bomb’ petrochemical plant Campaigners say Ineos project in Antwerp will turbocharge plastic production on a scale not seen before in Europe
The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024 SC dismisses Vedanta plea to reopen Thoothukudi copper plant, upholds poeple’s right to health Supreme Court dismisses Vedanta's plea to reopen Thoothukudi plant, upholding Tamil Nadu's environmental protection measures.
Evening Standard · Feb 29, 2024 Cooking oil used in takeaways 'deliberately dumped' in London's Grand Union Canal Thousands of litres of cooking oil have been dumped in the water, says the Canal and River Trust
Medical Daily · Feb 29, 2024 Better Air Quality Reduces Suicide Rates, Study Finds The suicide rates increase substantially when air pollution rises, and the effect was particularly strong in the elderly, with older women 2.5 times more at risk than other groups.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024 Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says Firm told it must take responsibility for toxic legacy of pollution and safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 EPA Announces EPA Announces Top News Billion For Superfund Cleanup Projects Billion For Superfund Cleanup Projects EPA allocates EPA Announces Top News Billion For Superfund Cleanup Projects billion for cleanup of 25 toxic waste sites in 15 states, addressing hazardous sites and creating job opportunities.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 London is most exposed city in world to air pollution from aviation, study finds Six airports put UK capital ahead of Tokyo and Dubai, with Heathrow second-worst global airport for climate impact
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 Oxfordshire housing development ‘should be blocked due to failing sewage system’ Environment Agency objects to plans for 1,450 new homes, saying Thames Water’s Oxford plant cannot cope with more demand
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study Scientists express concern over health impacts, with another study finding particles in arteries