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BIZARRE: Pollution - What They Never Told You

In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearly

Through a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable improvements. Led by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and various partners, these initiatives focused on managing stormwater runoff effectively, ultimately leading to the removal of the Lower Passaic River from the impaired waters…

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Nearly Six in 10 U.S. Counties Have No Public Air Monitor as States Limit Community Pollution Data

Government air monitors fell by nearly half in 20 years, and three states limit community pollution data. Here is what it means for families with asthma.

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The US had just two 500-foot smokestacks in 1970 and more than 180 by 1985 to dilute pollution

In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall…

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Dye Tracer Lake Experiment: Wind drives hidden layers under still water; lessons for pollution control

Scientists observed hidden water movement in Twin West Lake using dyes. Wind created layered circulation, with surface water moving one way and deeper water another. This experiment helped understand how substances spread through small, stratified lakes. Local features and bottom irregularities also influenced dye plume movement. Such studies are vital…

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Low-Cost Floating Wetlands: Nagdaha Lake rafts slash key pollutants; model fits South Asian cities

In a remarkable environmental initiative, Nagdaha Lake in Nepal has been revitalized with floating treatment wetlands constructed from recycled materials. These innovative platforms have successfully lowered nutrient and iron concentrations in the polluted waters. The initiative involved local youth and volunteers, showcasing a sustainable, low-cost strategy that addresses urban lake…

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Floating Wetland Clean-Up: Half a million bottles turned into ‘rubbish’ island; roots stripped nitrogen

In a groundbreaking endeavor, Lake Rotorua embraced a massive floating wetland crafted entirely from recycled plastic bottles. This creative solution was designed to combat nutrient pollution in the lake's ecosystem. With around 500,000 bottles and 20,000 plants, the installation effectively extracted notable quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus each year. Unfortunately,…

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Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

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Contentious koala park plan to go ahead as three Greens senators cross the floor

Party backed plan to allow big industry to use a new koala national park in NSW to offset its climate pollution, but three senators dissented

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Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state-owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom.

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Indore loses clean-air crown in 2026, winner from Uttar Pradesh takes top spot

Indore has dropped to second place in the 2026 Clean Air Survey after scoring 197 out of 200, one point behind Lucknow. The city administration attributed the shortfall to PM10 levels and announced measures targeting vehicular and industrial pollution. Despite losing the top spot, municipal data showed a more than…

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Skepticism around green ride-hailing: How to gain riders’ trust

Ride-hailing apps help us manage almost every daily task—from commuting and dining to grocery shopping—all from our smartphones. But with millions of ride-hailing drivers taking to the roads every day, this convenience also contributes to air pollution.

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Noise exposure is linked to chronic stress and heart disease. It’s time to make peace and quiet a public health right

Has your phone ever died very quickly, despite you barely using it? Sometimes, the explanation is simple: dozens of apps running in the background constantly drain the battery. Something similar happens within our bodies, as almost all of us live with an app installed by default that never closes: noise.

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Auckland has an overlooked traffic pollution problem – and it’s not from exhausts

Cleaner engine standards and a gradual uptake of electric vehicles have been credited with helping improve Auckland’s air quality over recent years.

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Your Face May Be Recovering From the Monsoon Without You Realising It

Your face might be oily, but that does not necessarily mean it is well hydrated. If your skin has recently started doing strange things, looking shiny by noon, feeling tight after washing, breaking out in random places or suddenly reacting to products you have used for months, you are not…

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Genetic COPD Risk Tracked with Slower Lung Growth in Swiss Children Only Where Air Pollution Was Highest

Babies with higher genetic COPD risk showed slower lung growth only in high-pollution areas. The interaction is the main finding.

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‘More toxic than car exhaust’: What’s the solution to Europe’s wildfire air pollution problem?

Tackling air pollution and climate change together could save lives and boost economies, UN reports show.

The Times of India

Plastic Rafts Revive Lake: Indigenous women use totora to cut pollution by 30%; flamingos return

In an inspiring environmental initiative, indigenous women in Bolivia are rejuvenating Lake Uru Uru with totora plants. By creatively constructing floating rafts from discarded plastic bottles, they foster new aquatic growth while tackling pollution and ecological damage. Laboratory findings highlight a 30% decrease in contaminants in revitalized areas. This project…

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UN's WMO Marks Clean Air Day With Warning That Extreme Wildfire Smoke Events Have Tripled Since 1990s

The World Meteorological Organization reports a tripling of extreme wildfire smoke events since the 1990s, posing significant challenges to global air quality improvement efforts and health risk assessments.

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What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate action

A UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent millions of premature deaths and slow global warming significantly. Every dollar invested in these measures is projected to yield fifteen dollars in returns. By 2035, annual benefits would equal nearly three…

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India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottom

Lucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under the National Clean Air Programme. The program has shown positive results in reducing PM10 levels across many cities. Best management practices for air quality improvement were also released. These awards…

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In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards today

For years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurring selenium from shale-rich soils and carry it into waterways. Efforts to improve irrigation and reduce selenium runoff began changing that picture. By 2019, the river’s selenium load at Whitewater had fallen…

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In 2002, Kansas listed the North Cottonwood River for copper pollution. 12 years later, farm conservation helped lower copper from 14.1 to 3.5 µg/L and restore the river

North Cottonwood River restoration: Kansas listed the North Cottonwood River as impaired by copper pollution in 2002. Agricultural runoff was identified as the most likely nonpoint source, prompting a watershed cleanup effort and a copper TMDL. By April 2014, the river had met the requirements for removal from Kansas’ copper-impaired…

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In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollution

In Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like PFAS and mercury, these invasive snakes provide a unique opportunity for study. Researchers can examine the tissues of pythons, allowing for insights into environmental health without endangering native wildlife, making these snakes an…

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A farmer turned 70 acres of his Oregon barley farm into a wetland; now it hosts 140 bird species and endangered fish

A farmer in southern Oregon transformed 70 acres of his 400-acre barley farm into a wetland in 2021, creating an unexpected refuge for wildlife while helping address agricultural water pollution. Karl Wenner, a co-owner of Lakeside Farms near Klamath Falls, worked with conservation agencies and other partners to convert flood-prone…

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Wildfires, heatwaves threaten global air quality and health, UN warns

Wildfires and heatwaves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, the World Meteorological Organisation said on Monday. The UN agency warned that increasingly severe fires are raising exposure to toxic PM2.5 pollution, even as regulations have reduced industrial and transport emissions in Europe and North…

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