'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach over 'pollution incident' The public have been urged not to enter the sea at a popular Scottish beach due to an ongoing pollution incident The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warning Government officials are inspecting farmland near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. This follows reports that wastewater discharge from the plant contaminated groundwater. Tata Electronics is a key supplier for Apple's iPhone production. Authorities have warned Tata of a potential shutdown. Farmers have raised concerns about water quality and its… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Is Lake Windermere ‘glittering water’ or an ‘open sewer’? I returned to my childhood holiday spot to see Having inspired the likes of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge with its beauty, Lake Windermere has recently drawn negative headlines due to contaminated water. Once entranced by the region as a child, Bill Borrows returns to see whether it holds the same allure The Independent UK · Jun 15
NT:Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs. AAP · Jun 15
Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs. AAP · Jun 15
Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges An Indian pollution regulator has warned Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, about a potential factory shutdown. The regulator alleges wastewater from the Tata plant in Hosur has contaminated groundwater near farms. Inspections found the factory discharged wastewater into a pond that overflowed. Tata claims an independent analysis… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Tata's Apple iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu faces shutdown threat over farmland water contamination; pollution body seeks explanation An Indian pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur factory. The regulator found wastewater discharge from the plant polluted farmland wells. Tata faces a potential shutdown unless it provides a satisfactory explanation. This adds to recent issues faced by… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Police asked to find Saraburi canal polluters The Pollution Control Department has asked police to find the factories responsible for polluting canals in Saraburi province with heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Bangkok Post · Jun 11
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 260,000 deaths China's push for electric vehicles is now showing a major health benefit. Research indicates cleaner air in Chinese cities due to more electric cars. This shift has drastically cut dangerous pollutants. It is estimated that this has prevented over 260,000 premature deaths. This real-world data highlights health improvements alongside emission… The Times of India · Jun 10
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deaths Electric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. Air pollution has significantly decreased in Chinese cities. In the US, California is also seeing cleaner air with more electric vehicles. Cities like New York and Chicago could see… The Economic Times · Jun 10
Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017 Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami Gange program's strict regulations. Key interventions in Kanpur's Jajmau tannery belt have been successful. While water quality has improved, some stretches still face challenges. Further efforts are underway to… The Economic Times · Jun 9
This LA neighborhood is choked by smog. The solution: a network of sensors on offices, homes and bags Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoring The Guardian - US · Jun 9
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenance Delhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on improving road quality, reducing dust pollution, and enhancing safety. New drainage systems will tackle waterlogging. The project aims for sustainable infrastructure and groundwater recharge. Delhi's roads will become… The Economic Times · Jun 9
MyLifeXP · Jun 8 Is an Electric Car Really Cheaper in the Long Run? Electric cars have become increasingly popular in recent years. Rising fuel prices, growing environmental concerns, and advances in battery technology have encouraged many drivers to consider making the switch. One of the biggest claims made about electric vehicles (EVs) is that they save money over time. However, buying a car…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 ‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says
The Conversation · Jun 8 5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole Every internet search, streamed video and AI-generated response depends on a data center somewhere. Driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cryptocurrency, data centers have become the backbone of the modern digital economy. But though their key role is in enabling virtual and remote experiences, data centers…
The Economic Times · Jun 8 SC upholds National Green Tribunal order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibilities…
MyLifeXP · Jun 8 Could a Blood Test Predict Cancer Before Symptoms Appear? Lung cancer is often called the silent killer. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has usually advanced, making treatment more difficult and survival chances lower. For decades, doctors have searched for a way to identify risk before cancer takes hold. Now, scientists may have found one. A groundbreaking study…
The Economic Times · Jun 8 AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are born A new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and low birth weight. Researchers from AIIMS Delhi found toxic metals in placental tissue and identified a key gene suppressed by pollution, impacting fetal development and potentially long-term child health.
The Economic Times · Jun 8 SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibility…
International Business Times UK · Jun 7 'This Is Noise Pollution': Fans Fuming as Kanye's Daughter North Teams Up With Lil Wayne's Son for 'Trash' Track North West and Lil Novi's new track, 'Mula Tha Root of All Evil,' faces backlash as fans debate nepotism and talent in the music industry.
MyLifeXP · Jun 7 5 Overnight Beauty Habits That Can Improve Your Skin There is a reason people call it "beauty sleep." While you rest, your body enters repair mode. Skin cells regenerate faster, blood flow increases, and the damage caused by pollution, sunlight, and stress begins to heal. Yet many of us unknowingly sabotage this natural process. Sleeping with makeup, using dirty…
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Vegetable prices skyrocketed during Modi Govt's tenure: Telanagana CM Revanth Reddy Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated a new fruit market and sub-registrar office complex. He criticized the central government for project delays and the BRS party for hindering development. Reddy vowed to fight for pending approvals and central funds. The government aims to boost agriculture and establish a 'Bharat Future…
Bangkok Post · Jun 6 Arsenic, lead taint Saraburi canals Arsenic and lead levels exceeding surface-water standards were detected at three monitoring locations in Saraburi's canal network, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said.