Air pollution linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study suggests The impact of four pollutants was tracked between 2002 and 2017 on people included in Public Health Scotland data. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – here’s how green infrastructure could help Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world’s sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanisation. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024
Delhi NCR: Air quality touches 'severe category'; Crosses 400 mark Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified the local air quality in the "Very Poor" category. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 17, 2024
Watchdog warns Defra and Ofwat they could face court over sewage dumping Environment Agency also served notice after investigation found failures to comply with law The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Can U.N. summits save the planet? A faltering year of talks brings up questions about the process In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn’t address the scale of the problems The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Swimming status of Ilkley’s River Wharfe in limbo over sewage pollution Stretch of river in West Yorkshire was first to get bathing status in 2020 but has since recorded poor water quality The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
UP gears up for Mahakumbh 2025: Rs 55 crore treatment plant to ensure Ganga's purity The UP Jal Nigam Urban in Salori is installing a geo tube-based treatment facility to treat wastewater from 22 untapped drains in the city, which is a crucial part of this preparation. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 16, 2024
GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 16, 2024
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 · Dec 14, 2024
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 · Dec 14, 2024
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 · Dec 13, 2024
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 · Dec 12, 2024
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 · Dec 12, 2024
Top News · Dec 11, 2024 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.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 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
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024 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.
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024 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 National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024 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…
Dynamite News · Dec 10, 2024 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:
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2024 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.
Top News · Dec 6, 2024 EPA Doubles Enforcement Efforts, Targets Climate Change Violations EPA's enforcement efforts show progress with increased penalties, arrests for climate crimes, and pollution reduction.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 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 · Dec 5, 2024 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