RARE PHOTOS: 4 - The Real Truth

Mamdani Releases 9/11 Files Showing NYC Officials Feared 10,000 Injury Claims While Calling Toxic Air Safe

New York City has released over 170,000 pages of 9/11 records, revealing that officials anticipated legal claims over toxic exposure while publicly assuring safety. The documents are now accessible online.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

170,000 Pages of 9/11 Records Show Officials Flagged Toxic Air Risks as Public Was Reassured

New York City has launched a 9/11 records portal, releasing 170,000 pages of documents detailing hazardous conditions and official responses around Ground Zero, aiding survivors and researchers in understanding health risks

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

In a significant move, New York City disclosed withheld documents on air quality after 9/11, suggesting that officials may have misrepresented the dangers present post-collapse of the Twin Towers. A memo warned of potential lawsuits for toxic exposure and city liability concerns. There were also fears about asbestos levels and…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Two Soil Bacteria in Classroom Dust Tracked with Lower Lung Function Across Nearly 300 European Classrooms

Bacteria in classroom dust were linked to lower lung function in children across 22 European countries. What the study does and does not show.

Medical Daily · Sep 8

At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contamination

Poplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot project, there has been a remarkable decrease in water runoff pollutants. These trees utilize their intricate root systems and specialized enzymes to break down contaminants, presenting a cost-effective alternative to…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Hair Booms Trap Pollutants: Chile non-profit turns waste into water filter; Laguna Verde trial traps 15 kg

In an innovative environmental effort, Matter of Trust Chile utilized hair booms and mats to cleanse pollutants, successfully capturing fifteen kilograms of greywater impurities in Laguna Verde. This initiative highlights the clever recycling of hair from salons and pet grooming as a low-cost method to purify waterways, leveraging the natural…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Wisconsin Measles Outbreak Reaches 142 Cases as Wastewater in Two More Counties Tests Positive for the Virus

Wisconsin reports 136 confirmed and six probable measles cases in three counties, and wastewater in Lafayette and Iowa counties tested positive.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

UN's WMO Marks Clean Air Day With Warning That Extreme Wildfire Smoke Events Have Tripled Since 1990s

The World Meteorological Organization reports a tripling of extreme wildfire smoke events since the 1990s, posing significant challenges to global air quality improvement efforts and health risk assessments.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate action

A UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent millions of premature deaths and slow global warming significantly. Every dollar invested in these measures is projected to yield fifteen dollars in returns. By 2035, annual benefits would equal nearly three…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottom

Lucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under the National Clean Air Programme. The program has shown positive results in reducing PM10 levels across many cities. Best management practices for air quality improvement were also released. These awards…

The Economic Times · Sep 7