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Oil pollution in Nigeria: NGOs accuse Shell of bad pipeline maintenance

After decades of operations in the Niger Delta, oil giant Shell is once again facing allegations regarding pollution. A consortium of NGOs is accusing the company of having been aware of oil spills yet allowing them to continue, in order to keep raking in ever-greater profits – amounting to nearly…

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Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline

The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the implementation timeline for revised PM emission standards. Industries across Delhi-NCR will now comply with the new standards from October 1. This extension addresses practical challenges faced by industries in meeting the original deadlines. The revised standards remain technically achievable and environmentally…

The Economic Times

Leaving vehicle engines idling is unhealthy, expensive – and often illegal

A bus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston neighborhoods has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay US$5.6 million in damages for the resulting air pollution.

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A Massachusetts mother helped save one of America's dirtiest rivers. Her campaign paved the way for landmark clean water laws

In 1962, Marion Stoddart moved with her husband and three young children to Groton, Massachusetts, settling less than a mile from the Nashua River. At the time, the Nashua ranked among the ten most polluted rivers in the United States, running a different colour depending on what paper mills and…

The Times of India

America allowed avocados from across Mexico under stricter inspection rules in 2016; farmers reduced routine chemical use and nearby nitrogen pollution fell about 10%

New United States import rules for Mexican avocados prompted growers to reduce chemical use. This change significantly lowered nitrogen pollution in nearby Mexican waterways. Stricter inspections and phytosanitary certificates encouraged more careful pest management practices. The market access incentivized cleaner production methods without halting trade. This demonstrates how trade policies…

The Times of India

In 1984, Wisconsin scientists divided a lake in half and acidified one side to mimic acid rain; bass stopped reproducing, and the fishery collapsed

An experiment in Wisconsin's Little Rock Lake studied acid rain's long-term effects on freshwater environments. Scientists divided the lake and acidified one half to mimic pollution conditions. The treated side experienced a collapse in its fish population and altered plant life. This pioneering study informed air pollution reduction laws in…

The Times of India

Where you live could decide how well you breathe, French study finds

Repeated heatwaves in France are taking a toll on people's lungs, doctors say, with young patients with no prior respiratory issues increasingly being admitted to hospital, a leading pulmonologist has told RFI.

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‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis

In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat, will it be enough to spur us to take action?

The Guardian - UK

Why Dermatologists Are Telling Patients to Stop Washing Their Face at Night

You've probably heard it a hundred times. Never go to bed without washing your face. So why are some dermatologists suddenly telling patients to stop doing exactly that? It sounds like terrible skincare advice at first. After all, your skin collects dirt, sweat, sunscreen, and pollution throughout the day. But…

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India's Fishing Communities and Dolphins: A Coastal Coexistence Passed Down Through Generations

The Dolphins That Follow the NetsIn Chilika Lake, Odisha's vast brackish lagoon, Irrawaddy dolphins and fishermen have developed a working rhythm that marine biologists have studied for decades. The dolphins herd fish toward the shore and toward the nets. The fishermen, reading the dolphins' movement, cast at the right moment.…

Times Life

Water security fears grow

A series of emerging reports in recent weeks concerning tight water supplies and river pollution in central and northern Thailand mean the nation is now facing a challenging water security situation, experts say.

Bangkok Post

Revealed: London's 10 new wild swimming and revitalised beauty spots

Sir Sadiq Khan announces his 10-year plan to clean up the capital’s rivers, which he said had suffered from ‘decades of neglect and pollution’

Evening Standard

Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico’s water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals

At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. Most of that guacamole is made from avocados grown in Mexico – on orchards that, in what might come as a surprise, contribute less water pollution today…

The Conversation

Beneath the ocean lie 8,500 forgotten WWII shipwrecks. Many are still filled with oil

Scattered across the ocean floor worldwide are more than 8,500 shipwrecks classified as potentially polluting, most dating back to World War I and World War II, still carrying an estimated 6 billion gallons of heavy fuel oil within their corroding hulls. As these vessels approach or pass the century mark…

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‘Be more French’: Sadiq Khan urged to impose speed limit cuts and driving restrictions during high ozone pollution

During heatwaves, harmful ozone gas forms near the ground when other pollutants react together in strong sunlight

The Independent UK

Delhi sets ambitious EV targets in bid to tackle chronic air pollution

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Delhi's electric dream meets a charging reality

Delhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers. New three-wheelers and small trucks must be electric starting in 2027. Two-wheelers will follow suit the subsequent year, boosting cleaner transport. Success depends on expanding charging infrastructure and…

The Independent UK

Delhi introduces new EV targets to curb air pollution. But some motorists aren’t on board

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

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The Guardian view on noise pollution: keep it down

Editorial: New research linking the issue to Parkinson’s disease adds to the evidence of serious health repercussions from traffic volume and other sources

The Times of India

For decades, zinc smelters polluted Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain; crews later used mushroom compost and aircraft seeding to help vegetation return

Palmerton's Blue Mountain suffered severe environmental damage from zinc factory emissions. Heavy metals altered the landscape, harming vegetation and wildlife habitats. Restoration efforts focused on improving soil conditions and re-establishing plant cover. Aircraft distributed materials to treat difficult-to-access contaminated areas. The long-term work demonstrates ecosystem recovery after careful land treatment.

The Times of India

In 1990, Congress created a cap-and-trade programme to cut acid-rain pollution from power plants; over decades, SO₂ emissions fell by more than 95%

The Acid Rain Program significantly cut sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. This initiative utilized a cap-and-trade system for flexible pollution reduction. Over three decades, emissions dropped by over ninety-five percent. Acid deposition and its environmental impacts have also measurably declined. The program remains a successful example of long-term environmental…

The Economic Times

Govt proposes three-year PUCC validity for BS-VI vehicles

The Centre has proposed extending the validity of Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old from one year to three years, while introducing a staggered renewal schedule based on vehicle age and emission norms to reduce compliance burden and reflect cleaner vehicle technology.

The Times of India

In 1969, Ohio’s Cuyahoga River caught fire for the 13th recorded time; decades of pollution controls later, restrictions on eating its fish were lifted

A 1969 river fire became a symbol of industrial pollution nationwide. This event spurred public support for environmental protection programs. Decades of restoration efforts invested billions in cleaning the river. Fish consumption advisories were lifted as contamination levels declined. Wildlife has returned, and the river is now enjoyed by many.

The Times of India

In 1969, Chattanooga was declared America's worst city for particulate pollution; three years after imposing strict controls, every major polluter met the new standard

Chattanooga was once the nation's most polluted city due to industrial emissions. Local officials implemented stricter pollution regulations which improved air quality significantly. Within three years, all pollution sources in Hamilton County met new standards. The city later met federal clean air standards and attracted new investment. Chattanooga's sustained effort…

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'It sounds like someone set up a vacuum, like in your living room': Michigan residents sue AI data center emitting noise 24/7 — company fined for industrial noise ordinance violations, offers to buy homes from residents

Residents of Dowagiac, Michigan, filed a case against a data center for generating noise pollution 24/7 for over two years. They said that the site has violated city noise ordinances but hasn't made any improvements.

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