INSANE: 11 - The Real Truth

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Fourth of July Fireworks Pollute the Air in Ways That Are Invisible but Dangerous for Millions with Asthma and Heart Disease

The AQMD issued hazardous PM2.5 advisories for July 4–5. DC hit Code Red air quality on July 5. Here's the post-fireworks health risk window for asthma, COPD, and heart disease.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds

Babies exposed to higher levels of neurotoxin more likely to have difficulty controlling impulses later, research shows

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

LA warehouse fire released so much pollution into the air it surpassed 2025 wildfires that ravaged city

Particulate matter detected by a government agency during the fire has been linked to aggravated asthma and even decreased lung function

The Independent UK · Jul 2

July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

The Independent UK · Jul 2

From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28

Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict measures for vehicles, offices, and construction sites, including mandatory PUC checks for fuel, restrictions on older vehicles, and a 50% work-from-home policy for offices. The goal is to significantly curb…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 1

Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes

Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollution

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Park to protect 12,000 koalas to go ahead via contentious carbon credit deal by Albanese government

Minns government waited on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26

Fossil fuel price surges can lead to worse air quality, study finds

Researchers find increases in toxic chemical in the air in some areas as people switch to cheaper wood burning

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26