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Improved air quality linked to better mental development in toddlers, study finds

Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

The Guardian - UK

River Cleanup Grows Massive: Illinois teen starts solo push; 14mn lb now cleared

Chad Pregracke's journey in river conservation began with a stark realization of pollution's impact. Establishing Living Lands and Waters, he crafted a grassroots movement that now unites thousands of volunteers in river cleanup efforts. To date, millions of pounds of debris have been extracted from diverse rivers across America. Furthermore,…

The Times of India

Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’

Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing

The Guardian - US

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Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins

Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots for interaction between plastics, microbes and agrochemicals

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution linked to heightened suicide risk in major meta-study

Study links short-term and long-term exposure to PM2.5 to significantly higher odds of death by suicide, attempted suicide and suicidal thoughts

The Independent UK

Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests

Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide

The Guardian - UK

France planted Douglas-fir forests; streams later showed up to 10 times more nitrate

In France and Luxembourg, it was found that Douglas-fir plantations are contributing to significant nitrate elevation. Streams flowing from these regions have nitrate levels that are two to ten times above normal. Analysis of the underlying soil points to excessive nitrate generation. Additionally, groundwater underneath these trees presents noticeably increased…

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Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race

Ex-Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly has suggested he may scale back the controversial air quality scheme if he gains the keys to City Hall

Evening Standard

Japan removed 1.5M m³ of mercury sediment from Minamata, but tons stayed buried

The mercury disaster at Minamata Bay resulted in a significant environmental challenge, leaving toxic contamination trapped beneath repurposed land. Engineers worked diligently to remove over one million cubic meters of hazardous sediment from the sea floor, which was subsequently encapsulated under 58 hectares of new land. After numerous years of…

The Times of India

Palo Alto’s 500-foot horizontal levee reuses wastewater to restore marshes and test sea-rise defence

Palo Alto engineers have created a unique horizontal levee along Harbor Marsh. This innovative structure combines native plants and treated wastewater for coastal protection. The project aims to provide habitat and adapt shorelines to rising sea levels. Researchers are monitoring its performance as a pilot for future defenses. This living…

The Times of India

Channel Flushing And Particle Fate: Study finds rapid sediment trapping; pollution remains in harbor

A study conducted in 1998 unveiled that water in Fort Point Channel was renewed within just a few days. Contrary to laboratory tests, suspended particles vanished from the water column more quickly than expected. Researchers discovered that interactions with sediment were responsible for trapping contaminants at the channel's bottom, suggesting…

The Times of India

Porous Asphalt Cuts Salt Use: UNH field studies find 75% less salt needed; chloride pollution drops

A comprehensive four-year study by the University of New Hampshire assessed the winter performance of porous asphalt, revealing its exceptional drainage and friction characteristics. The research demonstrated that porous asphalt needed about seventy-five percent less salt each winter. Impressively, this reduction not only upheld but also enhanced safety on the…

The Times of India

NASA wants you to take pictures of clouds – here’s why

The space agency is launching a citizen scientist challenge this month

The Independent UK

The US had just two 500-foot smokestacks in 1970 and more than 180 by 1985 to dilute pollution

In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall…

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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

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

The Times of India

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…

France 24

New York City releases post-9/11 air toxicity information kept secret for 25 years

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the release of tens of thousands of documents detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after the September 11 attacks as the 25th anniversary approaches and thousands still suffer from related illnesses.

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The Guardian - US

Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of records regarding impact on air quality of 9/11 attacks

Documents available through an online portal launched three days before the 25th anniversary of September 11

The Guardian - UK

United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast

Seaside communities and businesses were affected significantly by the contamination in June 2023

The Times of India

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…

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

Scientists make concerning discovery about lung cancer and microplastics

Microplastics have been found in the deepest reaches of the ocean and throughout the human body

The Guardian - UK

Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds

WMO report details extreme weather events causing climatic feedback loop with serious health consequences

France 24

Wildfires, heatwaves threaten global air quality and health, UN warns

Wildfires and heatwaves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, the World Meteorological Organisation said on Monday. The UN agency warned that increasingly severe fires are raising exposure to toxic PM2.5 pollution, even as regulations have reduced industrial and transport emissions in Europe and North…

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