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Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution emerges

A Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab investigation finds very high levels of lead and arsenic in homes near a factory processing US toxic waste

The Guardian - US

Ministers to appeal against river pollution ruling won by Yorkshire anglers

High court had ruled government was not meeting legal duty to clean up Costa Beck near Pickering

The Guardian - UK

Cost to clean up toxic PFAS pollution could top £1.6tn in UK and Europe

Exclusive: Costs of UK cleanup will reach £9.9bn a year in UK if emissions of ‘forever chemicals’ remain uncontrolled

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'Orange alert' for Delhi-NCR; dense fog expected: Here's what it means for health and how to stay safe

Dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in Delhi NCR, according to the India Meteorological Department. An orange alert was issued regarding the same. Air quality monitoring stations in Delhi have reported concerning pollution levels across the city. According to CPCB data, the AQI of the national capital recorded 285.…

The Times of India

King Charles’s childhood school among 1000 Scottish sites to break environment rules

NUCLEAR sites, King Charles’s childhood school and a famous battlefield were among nearly 1000 sites across Scotland which broke environmental…

The National (Scotland)

District Of Columbia Sues Federal Government Over Anacostia Pollution

The District of Columbia sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River, citing toxic waste dumping and environmental harm. Legal action highlig...

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EPA to require municipal waste incinerators monitor for toxic emissions

New rule hailed as major step toward reining in source of local toxic air pollution that hits low-income neighborhoods

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Delhi’s air pollution can shorten lifespan by 12 years, warns lung specialist

While breathing polluted air can shorten the human lifespan by nearly 5.3 years, the air pollution crisis in Delhi is so severe that it can reduce human life by almost 12 years, says a leading lung specialist in the national capital.

The Conversation

How the world fell in love with plastic without thinking through the consequences – podcast

Every year, 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, and every year, approximately 57 million tons of plastic pollution is created. And yet in November, the latest round of negotiations on the first legally binding international treaty on plastics pollution ended without an agreement.

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82 cities used less than 66% of NCAP funds in the last 5 years to combat pollution

If you’ve ever lived in north India during the winter and struggled to breathe, you’re likely familiar with the acronym NCAP – the National Clean Air Programme. Launched by the environment ministry, it sets clear air targets for 131 cities that are required to reduce particulate concentration in the air.

The Guardian - US

Wildfires bring pollution hazards for unhoused people in LA: ‘Like breathing in lead’

As officials urge people to stay indoors, those experiencing homelessness struggle to shield themselves from toxic air

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Stargazers' delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution win praise

Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that are increasingly obscuring night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico

The Guardian - UK

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

CPS says there is not enough evidence to proceed against Greenpeace activists who blockaded firm’s London office

The Conversation

3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls

Environmental issues were conspicuously absent from the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, but moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration and his leadership picks for his next administration offer clues to what may be ahead.

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Jan 8, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from the Commission for Air Quality Management’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 11, Newslaundry went to the Commission for Air Quality Management's office on Wednesday.The PM 2.5 reading at the commission’s office was around 150, and PM 10 about 170. Importantly, the…

The Guardian - UK

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty

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Jan 7, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Central Pollution Control Board’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the tenth episode, Newslaundry went to the Central Pollution Control Board’s office on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds

Widespread use of metal caused estimated 2- to 3-point drop in IQ for nearly 180 years of Pax Romana

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