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Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal

Oil slicks moving along Iran’s southern coast have reached the Hara mangrove forests of Qeshm Island. Iranian authorities say the extent of the contamination is still being assessed and the source of the oil pollution has not yet been established. But several oil spills have been detected in the region…

The Conversation

Iran Slams Hormuz Stakeholders Over Oil Pollution as IEA Warns of 4% Global Supply Drop: ‘Who Bears Responsibility…’

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has expressed concerns over the environmental degradation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the recent oil spill in the region

Benzinga

Progress and poor marks: Reef earns a mixed report card

Efforts to cut pollution in waterways feeding Australia's Great Barrier Reef are making progress but still falling short of targets.

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Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coast

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores points to a foreign bulk carrier. Iran demands compensation for extensive environmental damage over decades. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US conditions are met. Commercial shipping continues under tight security amid…

The Economic Times

Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provision

In a pivotal move, the Centre has restructured the Ganga's floodplain, introducing well-defined zones categorized by flood return periods. This amendment to the River Ganga Authorities Order is aimed at curtailing pollution and bolstering groundwater recharge functions. The updated definitions are now officially effective following their release in the Gazette,…

The Economic Times

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame?

The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent – and the consequences are deadly

The Guardian - UK

Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

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SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?

Operating a million or more data centers in space would mean a massive increase in air pollution from rocket launches and concentrations of toxic ash from reentering satellites.

Space

Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREA

Nagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between March and May. This made Nagpur one of Maharashtra's most polluted cities during the period. Mumbai and Pune recorded significantly lower pollution levels during the same time.

The Economic Times

Popular Fife beach faces losing bathing water status after years of pollution

The National (Scotland)

What is the EU doing to tackle its growing water scarcity?

This summer's record heat has left 38 percent of Europe's land in drought. Overuse, mismanagement, and pollution have harmed lakes and rivers and worsened Europe’s water stress, prompting the EU to treat water scarcity as a major emergency.

Euronews

Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhood

The stench of rotten eggs and burning debris fills the air in Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis. Teenager Jasmine Bernard, who lives in a neighborhood bordering Boxtown, has been fighting for two years against the gas turbines that power the data center and spew emissions into the air.

The Economic Times

For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternative

Bioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are biodegradable, meaning that they break down completely via a natural process.

The Economic Times

Wildfire Smoke Drove Most Unhealthy Air Days During U.S. Pregnancies by 2019, National Study Finds

A study of 64.5 million U.S. pregnancies found wildfire smoke accounted for about 65% of unhealthy prenatal air pollution days by 2019.

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Euronews

Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll

With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.

Euronews

Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans

A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.

Tom’s Hardware

Amazon’s new 7.65GW Texas AI data center power plant could become the largest source of CO₂ pollution in the US — custom 35-turbine gas plant authorized to emit 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases

Amazon is reportedly building a 7.65GW natural gas power plant in Texas to feed a new AI data center, with permits allowing up to 33 million tons of CO₂ emissions per year.

The Economic Times

Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across seventeen states and Union territories showed non-compliance. Violations included improper burial depth and operating without necessary state authorisation. CPCB has issued communications and will take further action if compliance is not achieved.…

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Times Life

Rohu: India's Most Beloved Freshwater Fish Has a Surprisingly Complex Role in River Ecosystems

The fish everyone eats, almost nobody studiesLabeo rohita, rohu, is the single most cultured freshwater fish in India by volume, accounting for a significant share of inland aquaculture production alongside catla and mrigal in the IMC (Indian Major Carp) system. It grows fast, tolerates crowded ponds, and takes to supplementary…

Times Life

Why the Baralacha La to Sarchu Stretch Is the Most Honest Road in the Himalayas

The pass does not welcome youBaralacha La sits at 4,890 metres, and it does not care that you drove fourteen hours to reach it. The road surface breaks apart in places. The wind comes sideways. There is no arch, no signboard with fairy lights, no dhaba with a cheerful owner…

The Economic Times

Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollution

The larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, offices, hospitals, transportation systems, and cities with mechanical sounds that previous generations encountered far less frequently. As scientists learn more about how the body responds to its…

Euronews

Wildfire smoke poses growing risk to pregnant women as climate change worsens, US study finds

Wildfire smoke is emerging as a growing threat to pregnant women, with new research suggesting that climate-driven fires are exposing more expectant mothers to harmful air pollution even as conventional sources of pollution decline.

The Guardian - UK

‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke

Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent

Bangkok Post

Democracy versus AI data centres

Hardly a week goes by without news of another US town or city pushing back against a proposed AI data centre in its backyard. Residents worry about the rising electricity costs, excessive water consumption, noise pollution and other burdens their communities will have to shoulder to sustain these power-guzzling behemoths.

The Guardian - UK

‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem

In this week’s newsletter: a Guardian investigation reveals that the UK exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to poor districts in Adana, where farmers are left to cope with microplastics, toxic smoke, and debris

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