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Every new school being built in England is in unsafe air pollution area, study says

Analysis finds almost nine in 10 planned new school sites exceed three WHO targets – and all breach at least one of them

The Guardian - UK

Heavy metals in water, soil samples around NLCIL within prescribed limits: TNPCB

TNPCB report finds heavy metal levels around NLC India Limited within limits, except for some exceedances in specific locations.

The Hindu

BWSSB seeks CSR funds for innovative water projects in Bengaluru to combat water crisis

BWSSB seeks corporates for innovative water projects in Bengaluru to combat water crisis and improve urban water management.

The Hindu

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Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

New Delhi and Begusarai in Bihar top the list of world's most polluted cities in 2023.

The Hindu

Only seven countries meet WHO air quality standard, research finds

Almost all countries failing to meet mark for PM2.5, tiny particles expelled by vehicles and industry that can cause health problems

The Guardian - US

Gulf Coast Petrochemical Buildout Draws Billions in Tax Breaks For Polluters

A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.

Texas Observer

NGO organises cleanliness drive along Charmadi Ghat to clear tonnes of trash thrown by devotees on Padayaatra

Hasiru Tapasvi cleans up Charmadi Ghat after Maha Shivaratri Padayaatra to prevent plastic pollution in water bodies.

The Hindu

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Madras High Court sets aside NGT’s order to six industries in Manali to create corpus fund

Madras High Court overturns NGT order on corpus fund creation for industries in Chennai, citing lack of scientific basis.

The Hindu

Higher levels of heavy metals in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site: Government report

The NGT had issued notices to the CGWA, the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board, and the Central Pollution Control Board

The Hindu

Fluoride contamination detected in three districts of Kerala

Fluoride contamination has been mostly detected beyond permissible limits in a total of nine areas in Palakkad, Malappuram and Alappuzha districts in Kerala, according to the State Environment department.

The Hindu

Chemicals in plastics far more numerous than previous estimates, report says

At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously estimated by environmental agencies, a report said

The Hindu

Thai Tourist Hotspot Chiang Mai Tops World's Most Polluted Cities

Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai was blanketed by hazy smog Friday, as residents and visitors to the usually picturesque northern city were left wheezing in the toxic air.

International Business Times

Londoner launches app to help commuters avoid most polluted and noisiest parts of Tube

A young London innovator has launched a free smartphone app to help passengers avoid the most polluted and noisiest parts of the Tube.

Evening Standard

Paris 2024 Hopes To Be Model For Lower-carbon Olympics

This year's Paris Olympics will use renewable energy, serve lots of vegetarian meals and heavily restrict plastic bottles, but can an event involving so much construction and international travel ever be environmentally sustainable?

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Tube staff working on most polluted lines tend to be off sick more, study finds

Some drivers were exposed to more than twice as much dust as staff working on Tube station platforms

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution levels have improved in Europe over 20 years, say researchers

But 98% of Europeans live in areas WHO says have unhealthy levels of PM2.5

The Guardian - US

Legal action could end use of toxic sewage sludge on US crops as fertilizer

Intent to sue federal regulators charges they have failed to address dangerous levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ known to be in sludge

The Hindu

Kerala govt deposits ₹335 crore in ring-fenced account for waste management projects

Kerala government has deposited about ₹335 crore to a separate, ring-fenced account of the Department of Local Self-Governments towards setting up common sewage and faecal treatment plants to check pollution of the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes, among other projects.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on low-traffic neighbourhoods: spread the word – these schemes work

Editorial: Rejecting green transport policies was a backwards step by Rishi Sunak. New research proves it

Tom’s Guide

7 simple ways to improve air quality in your home without a purifier

Don’t have an air purifier? Try these other surprising ways to improve air quality in your home and to help you breathe easy.

The Guardian - UK

Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron

Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors

The Hindu

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat, an industrial town on the border with Assam, was the most polluted city in India during February, data released by the CREA said.

The Guardian - UK

Ulez helped London cut road pollution faster than rest of UK, report says

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan hails ‘remarkable progress’ on air quality, with NO2 pollutants lower last year than in lockdown year of 2020

The Texas Tribune

New reservoir will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast

Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Lavaca Bay instead. But it and other interested industrial plants are waiting for more water.

Newcastle Herald

Noxious weeds to help fuel proposed biomass power plant near Singleton

Redbank biomass generator would burn 850,000 tonnes of waste wood

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