Big oil firms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s, memos show Newly unearthed documents contain warning from head of Air Pollution Foundation, founded in 1953 by oil interests The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024
Growing pollution in Pakistan's Punjab province has sickened 1.8M people in a month, officials say Officials say worsening air pollution in the past month has sickened an estimated 1.8 million people in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Delhi continues to choke as AQI remains above 300 Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 12, 2024
Plan to end fixed ‘season’ for water quality tests to protect winter swimmers Government overhaul of system for official bathing sites could also widen the definition of bathers and bring in multiple testing spots at sites. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Work to regulate one of Australia’s biggest sources of carbon dioxide stalls, FoI documents reveal Exclusive: Environmental group says it is ‘concerned’ to hear progress on cleaning up air pollution from diesel-burning may have hit a wall The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2024
US air force backpedals claim it is not responsible for PFAS cleanup in Arizona Air force had earlier claimed supreme court’s overturning of Chevron doctrine had exempted it from EPA’s order The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2024
Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock – Cop29 day one, as it happened Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
Delhi's air quality remains poor as respiratory cases surge Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning with hospitals in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 11, 2024
Delhi struggles with air pollution as AQI remains 'very poor' The air quality of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor category,' as several parts of the city witnessed smog. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 9, 2024
Heat, Air Pollution, Disease: How Climate Change Affects Health Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn. International Business Times · Nov 9, 2024
Districts in Pakistan close parks, zoo and schools as residents choke on record-breaking smog wave Authorities in Pakistan’s smog-hit districts have closed all public parks, zoos, museums, historical places, and playgrounds for ten days as part of the latest measures aimed at protecting people from hazardous air pollution The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
AP PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Tar ball theory debunked as Sydney’s mystery beach globules found to be ‘fatbergs’ containing human faeces Balls that washed ashore and closed string of famous beaches contained scores of different materials ‘consistent with contamination from sewage’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024
Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2024 Ayodhya DM cites workload due to Ram Temple event as NGT flags ‘illegal’ report In an apparent violation of a National Green Tribunal order, Ayodhya district magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh changed the composition of a fact-finding committee formed by the tribunal due to his increased workload linked to “development work” and “religious events” after the Ram Temple consecration.
Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2024 Delhi HC denies permission to hold Chhath Puja at Yamuna banks The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues due to severe contamination. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2024 Delhi covered with smog; Air remains 'very poor' According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of today morning. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024 UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024 Sepa hands out fines to two companies found polluting THE Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued penalties to two firms found to have polluted ...
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024 Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels Lahore braces for worsening air quality while officials blame neighbouring India
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024 Thousands of blue-clad protesters join London march for clean water More than 130 organisations take part in protest demanding government action over country’s sewage crisis
Dynamite News · Nov 3, 2024 Delhi: Thin layer of smog covers national capital as AQI touches 364 A thin layer of smog engulfed parts of the national capital on Sunday, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to be in the 'very poor' category. Read further on Dynamite News:
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024 Thousands expected to march through London to demand cleaner water The March for Clean Water will see will see protesters will meet at the Albert Embankment on Sunday before a rally in Parliament Square.
Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024 Delhi covered with thin layer of smog; AQI touches 296 A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital and the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:
International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024 Judge Tosses New York Plastic Pollution Lawsuit Against PepsiCo A New York Supreme Court justice has thrown out an environmental pollution lawsuit against PepsiCo, in a blow to authorities in the US state who wanted the beverage giant to rein in its use of single-use plastics.