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ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’

The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.

Al Jazeera

White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors, study finds

Disproportionate placement of devices leaves communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants

The Guardian - US

Wood heating could be worse than thought for rural air, study suggests

Research at Slovenian village finds particle pollution once air settles in valley reaches levels of the most polluted cities

The Guardian - UK

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Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds

Some 3.8 million deaths from 2009 to 2019 can be linked to air pollution levels staying above national air quality guidelines

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.

The Texas Tribune

North Macedonia Protests Demand Better Air Quality

Protesters in North Macedonia demand government action to combat severe air pollution crisis, with thousands participating in protests for cleaner air.

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Man slapped with £800 fine for dropping cigarette butt in Bromley town centre

Carl Smith, of New Addington, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

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New York Appeals Dismissed PepsiCo Plastic Pollution Suit

New York state this week appealed the dismissal of a pollution lawsuit against soda giant PepsiCo, accusing its single-use plastic packaging of posing a scourge on waterways and public health.

International Business Times

Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say

Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable

The Guardian - US

Scottish Water installs 1000 new sewage monitors after concerns raised

MORE than 1000 new sewage monitors have been installed across Scotland after concerns were raised about the operation of storm overflows by an…

The National (Scotland)

Delhi's continues to suffer, air remains 'poor' at 224; Smog covers city

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with a thin layer of smog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Burning Concerns: New Study Links Scented Candles to Increased Cancer Risks

Recent studies show scented candles may emit harmful substances that can lead to respiratory problems and cognitive decline.

International Business Times UK

EPA Doubles Enforcement Efforts, Targets Climate Change Violations

EPA's enforcement efforts show progress with increased penalties, arrests for climate crimes, and pollution reduction.

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Urban greening could prevent hundreds of deaths a year, French study finds

Regreening cities and promoting walking and cycling could save hundreds of lives each year, a study by France's public health body has found.

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The Independent UK

Air pollution hits 20-year low but public health risks remain – think tank

Almost all of England is still exposed to levels that the World Health Organisation associates with significant public health risks, researchers said.

The Independent UK

EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

The Environmental Protection Agency says it concluded more than 1,800 civil cases this year, a 3% increase over 2023, and charged 120 criminal defendants, a 17.6% increase over the previous year

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water fined £6000 after sewage and dead fish discovered in burn

SCOTTISH Water has received a fine of £6000 after sewage and dead fish were discovered in a burn by the member of the public.

AAP

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

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Delhi registers drop in air pollution, records 'moderate' air quality

Residents in Delhi took a sigh of relief on Thursday as the air quality index in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Delhi’s annual air pollution has become a human-made calamity

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad that it’s sometimes hard to discern anything more than a few metres in front of you. And it is affecting people’s health. Breathing is uncomfortable, and one of us (Komali) developed rashes and red eyes on a recent trip to the city.

The Guardian - US

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development

The National (Scotland)

Scottish campaigners call for action on plastic pollution after treaty talks fail

CLIMATE campaigners are calling the Scottish Government to take more decisive action on plastic pollution following the failure of a treaty…

Latin Times

US 'Disappointed' After Plastic Pollution Talks Collapse: White House

Delegates from nearly 200 nations debated for a week in South Korea on how to stop millions of tonnes of plastic waste from entering the environment each year.

Salon

Plastic treaty talks collapse

Despite the overwhelming problem of plastic pollution, hundreds of nations could not come to an agreement yet

The Conversation

Global plastic pollution talks have stalled – but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on these three things

United Nations-backed talks for a global treaty to end plastic pollution wrapped up without an agreement in the early hours of Sunday, December 1. A new round of talks is expected in mid-2025.

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