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Delhi Air Quality Remains In 'Severe' Category

Delhi air quality of the national capital continued to be "severe" on Wednesday with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 421. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

New website tracks and shares COVID-19 levels in Illinois wastewater to help residents ‘make informed decisions’

The site offers snapshots of COVID-19 transmission in communities around 75 wastewater treatment facilities in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fined after ‘pungent and acrid’ smell from chimney sparks neighbour complaints

Richard Cameron, of Parton Grange, Parton Road, Churchdown, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an abatement notice when he appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court

Daily Mirror

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Microplastics are everywhere but there are ways to reduce your consumption

Microplastics are everywhere, including in drinking water and in the air, an experienced researcher in pollutants says. Here are his everyday tips for reducing your consumption.

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Carbon border tariff on the table

The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.

AAP

UAE to ban single-use plastic shopping bags starting in 2024

The United Arab Emirates announced a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags to take effect next year, the latest initiative aimed at reducing pollution in the oil-rich nation

The Independent UK

EPA to award $100M to boost environmental justice programs

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $100 million in competitive grants for projects that advance environmental justice in communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution and other hazards

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Truegain boss Robert Pullinger fails to derail criminal charges over PFAS pollution

Criminal charges over former Truegain boss Robert Pullinger are expected to go to a full trial later this year.

Newcastle Herald

Plastic menace: Kerala HC lifts ban on carry bags above 60GSM

KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Tuesday held that the inclusion of non-woven plastic carry bags in the list of banned single-use plastic items by the state government without regard to the grams per square metre (GSM) standards, specified in the central rules, is highly illegal and arbitrary.

The Times of India

Four years, Rs 6,900 crore, and a ‘marginal’ improvement in India’s air pollution: New study

After four years and spending nearly Rs 6,900 crore, there’s been a “marginal” improvement in India’s top 10 most polluted cities – but pollution continues to breach “safe limits”.

Newslaundry

The River Irwell is filled with a mystery white foam... AGAIN

Pictures and video clips show the white substance drifting down the water

Manchester Evening News

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

NEW DELHI: According to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration.

The Times of India

Toxic Chemicals From Car Tires Could Be Ending Up In Our Food

Pollutants from man-made objects are scattered all over the planet that post Toxic chemicals from car tires could be end in food.

Zenger

Travel warning as tourists in Spain could be slapped with £176 driving fine

The country's new Low Emission Zones rules aim to tackle air pollution.

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The Conversation

Labor's scheme to cut industrial emissions is worryingly flexible

The federal government today proposed new rules to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s polluting industrial sector. The rule changes apply to a measure known as the “safeguard mechanism”, and are supposed to stop Australia’s top 215 emitters, such as new coal, oil and gas projects, from emitting over certain…

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Federal government to lower emissions ceiling on biggest polluters by 4.9 per cent each year

The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on allowable emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030.

AAP

Big emitters get help to manage emissions

New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.

Bangkok Post

Tax incentives to encourage reduction in plastic usage

The Industry and Finance ministries are using a new corporate income tax reduction programme to encourage businesses to use more biodegradable plastic products, in a move to reduce waste.

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Bangkok Post

A green future

When Schle Woodthanan, managing director of Textile Gallery, was a young journalist, he visited many factories, including his family-owned factory, and discovered that the working environments were poor. The bad conditions had a negative effect on the health of workers, so when Schle took over his family business, he decided…

The National (Scotland)

Environmental campaigner calls on Scottish Government to ban disposable vapes

AN environmental campaigner has called on the Scottish Government to ban the use of disposable vapes.

The Guardian - UK

England’s new ban on single-use plastics sounds good – but it is a surrender to big business

Thérèse Coffey’s weak plans aim low and, will have minimal impact on one of the biggest problems threatening our environment, says the Guardian’s former environment editor John Vidal

Tribune News Service

US safety agency to consider ban on gas stoves amid health fears

A federal agency says a ban on gas stoves is on the table amid rising concern about harmful indoor air pollutants emitted by the appliances.

Dynamite News

Pollution in River Yamuna: NGT constitutes High-Level Committee for Delhi, to be headed by LG

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday constituted a High-Level Committee (HLC) of concerned authorities in Delhi where pollution of Yamuna is higher (about 75 per cent), compared to other river basins States. Read on for details:

The Independent UK

CES 2023: Companies tout environmental tech innovations

As countries grapple with how to limit global warming to just 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the most extreme climate disasters, numerous companies at this year’s CES tech show in Las Vegas hope to be part of the solution

Manchester Evening News

Single-use plastics to be banned in England

The government is gearing up to ban single-use cutlery across the nation in response to public consultation

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