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Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest

Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site

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HEPA Air Purifiers May Improve Mental Flexibility After One Month, Study of Adults Living Near Highways Suggests

A study found that adults aged 40 and older completed an executive-function test faster after one month of HEPA air filtration.

Medical Daily

In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annually

Lake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology. A watershed facing stormwater pollution does not always have to choose between functional infrastructure and a healthier natural environment. Conway's experience demonstrates that porous surfaces, wetlands, rain gardens, native vegetation and…

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In 2012, Arizona listed Miller Creek as impaired by E. coli from human waste. 8 years later, Prescott groups built a public restroom, cutting E. coli levels by 13%

Miller Creek in Prescott, Arizona, was placed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list in 2012 because of E. coli contamination associated with human waste. Investigations found evidence of human-originating bacteria in samples collected from the creek, while the lack of public restrooms was identified as a potential contributor…

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This North Carolina student built a science project exploring how dirty water could be turned into a source of power for tiny batteries

Prakhar Purohit created tiny batteries using dirty water for a science project. His innovative idea earned him the 2026 North Carolina State Merit Winner recognition. This award highlights students exploring real-world issues through scientific experimentation. Purohit’s project connects water pollution with small-scale electricity generation needs. The initiative encourages innovative approaches…

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Texas volunteers started a cleanup 40 years ago with 2,800 people; the movement has now collected 1.3 million plastic bottles from coastlines and waterways worldwide and could change plastic policy

More than 1.3 million plastic bottles were collected from coastlines and waterways worldwide in a massive volunteer cleanup effort that began 40 years ago with just 2,800 people on the Texas Gulf Coast. The International Coastal Cleanup, organised by Ocean Conservancy, drew about 630,000 volunteers in 2025, who removed nearly…

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In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally cleared

An abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed acid mine drainage and metal pollution. Post-reclamation monitoring confirmed increased pH and reduced metal levels in tributaries. Cooks Run and its streams were proposed for delisting from impaired waters.

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Trump Moves To Limit Public Input on Data Centres as Critics Warn Communities Could Lose Their Voice

President Trump supports easing data centre construction by reducing public input on air pollution permits, sparking backlash over potential environmental impacts and community awareness.

International Business Times UK

Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny

Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026

The Guardian - UK

5 Foods That Fight Air Pollution Damage: Protective Diet for Smog and Inflammation

What Pollution Actually Does Inside YouPM2.5 particles, the fine matter in smog, are small enough to cross the lung lining and enter circulation directly. A 2019 study published in the European Heart Journal estimated that air pollution cuts global average life expectancy by nearly two years, with South Asia bearing…

Times Life

6 Ways Chronic Pollution Exposure in Indian Cities Is Accelerating Neurological Decline

1. Fine particulate matter crosses the blood-brain barrierPM2.5 particles, the ultrafine pollutants that define Delhi's winter smog, are small enough to pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the brain. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found that long-term exposure to PM2.5…

Times Life

8 Ways High AQI Pollution Is Slowly Damaging Your Lungs and Respiratory Health in India

Your Cilia Are Being ParalysedThe lungs' first line of defence is a carpet of microscopic hair-like structures called cilia, which beat rhythmically to sweep dust, bacteria, and debris up and out of the airways. PM2.5, particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres, the dominant pollutant on high-AQI days across Delhi, Mumbai,…

Times Life

Rising microplastics in soil a threat to UK food security, MPs and campaigners say

Report calls for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution as soil ‘is a complex living ecosystem’

The Guardian - UK

In 1996, Illinois listed Lake Decatur for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. 25 years later, 3 grants helped Decatur expand BMPs and improve water quality in the lake

Lake Decatur has struggled with agricultural runoff pollution for several years, prompting the launch of a water quality initiative aimed at decreasing sediment and nutrient influx. Recent monitoring indicates encouraging trends in reducing phosphorus and nitrogen levels.

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In the late 1990s, Arkansas agencies urged landowners to use BMPs to keep cattle from streams. Today, 2 agencies and local owners protect these sensitive waters together

Fulton County faced water quality issues, prompting conservation efforts in the late 1990s. Landowners embraced livestock exclusion and conservation practices over time. These initiatives significantly reduced nutrient and sediment pollution in local waterways. Fencing and alternative watering sources were key implemented measures.

The Economic Times

In 2008, Virginia listed Grease Creek as impaired for swimming. 16 years later, DEQ cleared it from the impaired list after watershed BMPs restored water quality in 2024

Grease Creek in Virginia has finally escaped a problem that followed it for 16 years. The creek was listed as impaired for swimming in 2008 after tests found elevated E. coli levels. Now, Virginia’s latest water-quality assessment shows a different picture. Watershed best management practices helped reduce pollution, allowing the…

The Economic Times

These sustainable houses built from waste cost under $300: 2 tonnes of discarded plastic can become a home in just 7 days

A Mexican entrepreneur is turning discarded plastic into affordable, sustainable homes that cost under $300. Each house uses around 2 tonnes of plastic waste and can be built in just seven days, offering a creative way to tackle both plastic pollution and the shortage of low-cost housing. The unusual project…

The Economic Times

In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projects

Clear Creek in Arkansas has seen remarkable recovery since battling E. coli contamination back in 2006. Persistent water quality checks and the implementation of urban best management practices have led to this improvement. Enhanced green stormwater infrastructure like rain gardens has played a vital role in minimizing stormwater volume and…

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Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally poor air quality across parts of the Midwest. In Michigan,…

The Economic Times

In 2006, Virginia flagged the Rapidan River for failing swimming standards. 18 years later, DEQ removed it from the impaired list after BMPs restored water quality

Rapidan River water quality in Virginia has finally turned a corner after nearly two decades of concern. A section once flagged for failing swimming standards is now off the state’s impaired-waters list. Virginia DEQ made the change after monitoring showed bacteria levels had improved. Years of best management practices helped…

The Economic Times

In 2010, Minnesota's Hay Lake was targeted for a 46-lb annual phosphorus reduction after nutrient pollution caused impairment. 12 years later, farm practices helped secure delisting

In 2022, Hay Lake triumphantly exited the impaired waters list, a commendable feat driven by rigorous nutrient reduction initiatives launched in 2012. Local collaborators implemented essential strategies, such as cover crops and shoreline buffers, resulting in a dramatic decline in phosphorus influx. The latest water quality measurements confirm that Hay…

The Economic Times

In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal waters

Alaska Clean Harbors works with communities to prevent pollution and reduce waste. Four harbors achieved certification, and three are working towards it by November 2025. The program offers free technical assistance and resources to participating harbor staff. Best management practices are implemented to protect water quality and reduce waste. Future…

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Lower pollution, longer range: How a new type of car tyre is reversing a hidden downside of EVs

Electric cars are cleaner to drive - but their tyres pose a pollution problem. Better materials could help fix the problem.

Times Life

Male Fertility in India Is Declining: The Nutrients That Help Reverse Sperm Health

The Numbers Are Worse Than Most Men KnowA 2019 study published in the journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology found that Indian men showed a statistically significant decline in sperm concentration, motility, and morphology compared to samples from two decades earlier. The Indian Council of Medical Research has flagged male factor…

The Economic Times

In 2006, Illinois listed 10.69 miles of Cahokia Creek as impaired. 14 years later, Heartlands Conservancy's BMPs improved the stream, leading to delisting in 2020

Cahokia Creek in Illinois was impaired due to severe streambank erosion and lack of vegetation. Heartlands Conservancy used grant funding to implement stream channel and streambed stabilization practices. These efforts included installing rock riffles and establishing vegetated riparian corridors along the creek. The implemented best management practices significantly reduced pollution…

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