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Millions across UK to receive texts warning of air pollution in their area

Environmental Secretary Angela Eagle said the government wants people to have ‘clear, reliable information’ about air pollution

The Independent UK

In Chicago, a Shedd Aquarium-backed team built floating gardens, and after years on the Chicago River, they've now spread to Bubbly Creek

In Chicago's Bubbly Creek, innovative floating wetlands are taking center stage in the fight against pollution. These modular systems not only soak up excess nutrients but also create vital habitats for aquatic creatures. Research highlights their effectiveness in enhancing water quality over time, and scientists are exploring their ability to…

The Economic Times

US gov't moves to suppress pushback on data centers by removing requirements for public input on pollution — EPA change would allow air pollution permits without publicizing them

A proposed change to the EPA's regulations would remove the requirement for states to seek public input on air pollution permits, particularly around AI data centers.

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In 1978, Seoul began dumping its rubbish on a river island; 15 years and 92 million cubic metres of waste later, two 98-metre garbage mountains were sealed beneath five ecological parks

Nanjido island became Seoul's primary landfill for fifteen years, accumulating vast amounts of waste. This site, once a notorious eyesore, was later transformed into public parks. Impermeable barriers and gas wells were installed to manage pollution and extract energy. Vegetation surveys revealed exotic species dominating the landfill slopes after capping.…

The Times of India

Vulnerability to wildfire smoke is in our genes, thanks to an evolutionary quirk

When the sky becomes orange and hazy from wildfire smoke, modern humans are at greater risk than our earlier ancestors would have been.

The Conversation

Scientists are turning plastic waste and corn stalks into edible cookies using genetically engineered yeast; the bizarre food experiment could tackle both pollution and food scarcity

Scientists at Southern Illinois University are developing experimental cookies made from plastic bottles and agricultural waste using genetically engineered yeast and CRISPR. Called µBites, the cookies have not yet been tasted as researchers await approval, while experts question whether turning plastic waste into food could ever work at scale.

The Economic Times

NSW’s koala national park will protect threatened species and cap logging. Could the Greens really block it?

The Albanese government approved a proposal allowing the park to create carbon credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sparking a schism among environmentalists

The Guardian - AU

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Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, advocates warn

Trump administration proposes new rule to dismantle requirement for datacenters to publicly report air pollution

The Guardian - US

‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river

A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats

The Guardian - UK

Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK

The Guardian - UK

How much will AI data centres affect the environment?

AS AI begins to nestle itself into our daily lives, there are not only huge fears about it taking away people’s jobs and fuelling the spread of…

The National (Scotland)

How growing up in ‘Chemical Valley’ inspired lawyer to sue industry she used to work for

Hélène Duguy is taking on companies accused of failing to stop Pfas pollution in the area of France she calls home

The Guardian - UK

What live sewage spill data does (and doesn’t) tell us about water pollution

During periods of heavy rainfall, pipes known as storm overflows aim to prevent excess water overflowing into the sewage system. But this is not always the case.

The Conversation

Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave's hidden plumbing system allows rainwater to reach underground quickly through sinkholes, but these water routes can also carry sewage, chemicals and other pollutants into the cave

Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave has a vast underground water network fed by rainwater entering sinkholes and cracks in the limestone. The same rapid pathways that supply cave rivers can also carry sewage, chemicals, pesticides and other pollutants underground, threatening the cave’s fragile aquatic ecosystems.

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New PUC rates in Maharashtra: Check revised charges for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, petrol and diesel vehicles

Maharashtra PUC rates: Maharashtra's Transport Department has increased pollution certificate fees by twenty percent. Two-wheeler owners will now pay sixty rupees for their PUC certificates. Petrol three-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicle owners face new charges. Diesel vehicle owners will also pay a higher amount for their certificates. All PUC centers must…

Medical Daily

World Health Organization Names Twenty Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors in Its First Major Guideline Update Since 2019

WHO released updated dementia risk guidance covering 20 modifiable factors, adding air pollution and multidomain programs while flagging where evidence runs out.

The Guardian - UK

London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?

The Times of India

South Africa’s Stiebeuel River was heavily polluted by sewage; researchers now use stones, sand and biochar to treat 50,000 litres of its water every day

The Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek, South Africa, about 75 kilometres east of Cape Town, has become heavily polluted by sewage and contaminated runoff from the nearby informal settlement of Langrug, where inadequate sanitation has allowed waste to enter the river. E. coli concentrations have been measured at more than 400,000…

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‘Unsafe for swimming’: Ironman Leeds is latest casualty of heat-fuelled toxic algae

Athletes faced last-minute cancelling of 2.4-mile swim, as experts say pollution and extreme heat are causing blooms

The Economic Times

Delhi to halt construction from December 10 to January 20 to curb winter pollution

Delhi will ban all construction from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to tackle worsening air pollution during winter months. Larger construction sites will be monitored using AI cameras and a special portal. Authorities will take action against any violations detected during this period. Citizens are encouraged to…

The Times of India

In the 1920s, America turned to Japanese oysters as its native industry declined; their descendants now support a Pacific Northwest shellfish industry worth over $270 million

The oyster industry along the US Pacific coast was on the brink of disaster due to a combination of overharvesting and pollution. In the 1920s, to combat this issue, Japanese Pacific oysters were introduced as a more resilient alternative. This change sparked a transformation in oyster farming, leading to a…

The Times of India

In 1966, American folk singer Pete Seeger set out to “build a boat to save the Hudson”; his floating classroom has since reached more than 500,000 people

In 1969, Pete Seeger launched the Clearwater sloop to combat pollution in the Hudson River. Serving as a mobile classroom, it captivated audiences with vital lessons on environmental conservation. Beyond education, the Clearwater fostered a spirit of activism, playing a pivotal role in the enactment of the Clean Water Act…

The Guardian - UK

What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced?

Growing evidence that cutting coal use and bans on high-polluting vehicles are leading directly to health benefits

The Economic Times

Pakistan significantly affects NCR, Punjab's annual PM2.5 concentration: Report

Pakistan's transboundary pollution contributes nearly thirty-three percent to Delhi's annual PM2.5 levels. Local sources account for twenty-eight percent of the National Capital Region's air pollution. Punjab's air quality also faces significant influence from Pakistan, with forty percent of its PM2.5 originating there. Residential activities are a major driver of pollution…

The Economic Times

Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies and housing for slum dwellers. The plan aims to revive the Yamuna river by treating 22 drains and restoring floodplains. Green buffers and afforestation will address noise pollution…

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